Making lower fat lunches that children will eat is not an easy task. On the one hand, school food service employees need to be retrained. On the other hand, some creativity will be needed to come up with healthy menus that kids will like. Although many old favorites can be adapted to bring down the fat content, parents and students need to be educated about why the new adapted meals are healthier. The way food is served in the schools is changing too.
Many schools have food stations offering Italian or Mexican cuisine, salad bars and vegetarian fare.
And the seating sometimes even resembles restaurants with smaller table arrangements. One school district in South Bend Indiana has even installed booths in many of their eating areas. What parents can do Set a good example. Serve healthy meals at home and offer variety in the foods you serve your family. Ask your children about their school meals.