You want to do a good job, and create a nutritious, well-balanced meal that will be the envy of every child in the cafeteria. But you also know that your child is a picky eater , and you worry that the lunch may be traded or end up in the garbage can. All it takes is a little planning, some imagination, and feedback from your child.
Children tend to eat healthier if they have a say in preparing a meal.
To make the planning process go smoothly for both parent and child, consider employing a weekly school lunch menu. It also prevents you and your child from choosing last-minute, unhealthy lunch choices. What kids eat for lunch matters to their health. Federal surveys show that children get about one third of their daily calories at lunch. And kids raised on sugar , fat, and salt are getting fatter these days.