R.D. Kids love junk food, especially during school lunches. Fun foods can be nutritious with a little planning.
Children have special dietary needs to promote their growth and development.
Young children are not little adults and have different nutritional needs. Pound for pound, they need more calories, protein, and calcium than adults. Low-fat foods can be very high in simple sugars and low on the nutritional scale. These types of foods can be included in the lunch bag, but should not make up the entire meal. This school year, read the food labels and focus not only on fat, but calcium, protein, and fiber as well.