Nutritious meals and snacks help kids stay energized, focused and ready to learn at school.
Here are some tips to encourage healthy eating during the school day:
- Choose colorful fruits and vegetables: Include a variety of colors like carrots, berries and spinach for important vitamins and minerals.
- Pack whole grains: Whole-grain breads, crackers or cereals provide lasting energy and fiber.
- Include protein: Foods like nuts, cheese, yogurt or lean meats help with growth and concentration.
- Limit sugary snacks and drinks: Swap candy and soda for water, milk or 100% fruit juice in moderation.
- Encourage regular meals and snacks: Eating at regular times helps keep blood sugar steady and moods balanced.
Getting kids involved in packing lunches or choosing healthy cafeteria options can make eating well fun and positive. Healthy habits learned at school set kids up for lifelong health.
For example:
Fruit and Nut Butter “Ants on a Log”
A crunchy, fiber-rich snack that’s fun to make and eat, simply:
- Spread peanut butter or almond butter on celery sticks.
- Top with raisins or dried cranberries ("ants").
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Nutritious meals and snacks help kids stay energized, focused and ready to learn at school.
Here are some tips to encourage healthy eating during the school day:
- Choose colorful fruits and vegetables: Include a variety of colors like carrots, berries and spinach for important vitamins and minerals.
- Pack whole grains: Whole-grain breads, crackers or cereals provide lasting energy and fiber.
- Include protein: Foods like nuts, cheese, yogurt or lean meats help with growth and concentration.
- Limit sugary snacks and drinks: Swap candy and soda for water, milk or 100% fruit juice in moderation.
- Encourage regular meals and snacks: Eating at regular times helps keep blood sugar steady and moods balanced.
Getting kids involved in packing lunches or choosing healthy cafeteria options can make eating well fun and positive. Healthy habits learned at school set kids up for lifelong health.
For example:
Fruit and Nut Butter “Ants on a Log”
A crunchy, fiber-rich snack that’s fun to make and eat, simply:
- Spread peanut butter or almond butter on celery sticks.
- Top with raisins or dried cranberries ("ants").
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