Typically, school menus are sent home or printed in the local newspaper. You can also ask the school food service director for a copy. Go over the menus with your kids . Talk to your children about making healthier choices in the cafeteria line, and practice at home. Have lunch with the kids.
Parents are usually welcome to eat a meal at school.
Support the nutrition education efforts at school. Find out what your children are learning and help them apply it at home. Often children prefer to join their classmates in the cafeteria line, but some children may want to take a lunch from home. Pack foods that are easy to prepare and fun to eat, as well as safe and nutritious. A lunch box may keep food cooler for longer than a brown bag, but be sure to clean it after each use.