Healthy School Lunches
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Today we will…
• Learn how to make up a healthy lunch
• Learn how to make healthy lunch choices, whether buying or packing a lunch
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What do you think makes up
a healthy lunch?
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A Healthy Lunch:
• Should follow the same rules we learned in the lessons about the food groups and portion sizes.
• Every school lunch should include:– Vegetables– Fruits– Protein– Whole grains– Milk or low-fat dairy
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What are some unhealthy
lunch choices?
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Unhealthy Lunch Choices
• Nachos• Chips• French fries, tater tots
and fried foods• Ice cream• Candy• Cookies and cakes• Soda and sugary fruit
drinks
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What can we do to make an
unhealthy lunch better?
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Healthy Lunch Ideas• Instead of pizza or chicken nuggets, try a turkey
or peanut butter sandwich on whole-grain bread
• Have veggies with every lunch.– Try carrot sticks, a small salad or cut up veggies with
dip
• Don’t forget your milk! Low-fat/skim white or chocolate milk is a great addition to any lunch.
• Instead of chips or ice cream, have a piece of fruit. Apple slices, bananas, oranges and pears are tasty and easy to bring to school.
• Always choose milk or 100% juice. Avoid sodas and other sugary drinks.
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Important Points
• Eating a healthy lunch at school is easy and fun.
• A healthy lunch should always include:
– whole grains, protein, fruit, vegetables, and milk or low-fat dairy
– Choose low-fat milk and keep sweets and treats to a minimum
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