Healthy Lunch Boxes

Follow the links below to find information about providing healthy school lunches for children.

Updated July 2008

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Title:   School-age nutrition and fitness: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide explains why breakfast is a vital meal and offers nutritious school lunchbox ideas.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   A healthy lunch box
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Well actually it's what's in it that should be healthy not the box, unless your lunchbox has a secret life! Your lunch should be a part of your balanced daily diet.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Lunch box tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   It is important to keep offering healthy lunch box choices in a variety of ways, as children learn to eat what is familiar to them.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Food for preschool and school-age kids
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to teaching your young child about healthy food and drink, avoiding unhealthy snacks, making lunches at home, and involving him in choice and preparation.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   School lunches
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many children eat much of their food each day away from home. Although some services provide meals, parents often need to send enough food along for the day. Foods will stay fresher and taste better if they're individually wrapped.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Packing a lunch box
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   How much and what to pack in a lunch box is discussed, as well as keeping foods fresh and safe.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   What's for lunch? Your guide to healthy school lunches
Publisher:   Australian Nutrition Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet provides information and ideas on preparing healthy school lunches. It also provides advice on healthy tuckshop choices.
Date:   Mar 2004
Title:   How to pack a healthy lunchbox for children under five
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   This site discusses how to pack a healthy lunchbox for children under five. It includes information on foods that are nutritious, fun and easy to eat, which foods to avoid, making sure food stays fresh and safe to eat, and ensuring your child has enough to drink.
Date:   May 2000
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