After consulting with Adrian I came to the conclusion that kids love anything snacklike because it's fun to eat. Use the USDA Food Pyramid as a guide. Teach your children about the pyramid by asking them which foods fall into which categories. Kids really like the mini bagels, mini pizzas and roll-ups. Kids like bite-size pieces, so try grapes, strawberries, cantaloupe chunks, cherries and orange wedges.
Schools often sell eight-ounce milk cartons to accompany school lunches.
When packing sliced deli meats, keep in mind the issue of food safety. Share your cookin' queries on the Message Boards . All rights reserved.