Peters says they are all good foods and beneficial in fulfilling the milk group requirement. Be concerned with food safety when you re packing lunches. If you send something that needs to be kept cold, use an insulated lunch box with an ice pack, or try freezing a juice box and put it in the lunch box to keep the food cold throughout the morning. It will gradually melt so the child can drink it at lunch time. Other things to try are leftover pizza or bagels topped with cream cheese, jelly or peanut butter.
Children tend to eat better if they have a say in what they eat.
Pre-made lunch snacks are very handy. Also, you should supplement the pre-made lunch with a vegetable or a piece of fruit. In hot weather, make sure your child is drinking enough water. Encourage your child to drink water from the water fountain, or send some cold water in the lunch with your child in the morning. It is difficult keeping young children hydrated when it s hot outside.