Sometimes, playing a game can add to the fun of packing, and eventually eating, the lunch. The goal is for children to see how their lunch stacks up against the food pyramid. Parents and their children measure how many servings of each food group they consumed at lunch. Next, they figure out what foods they could add to help them better meet their nutrition needs and increase variety. The ADA also suggests packing lunches in unusual ways.
Stickers can draw attention to a particular food.
Pack whole-wheat crackers and dried fruit chips instead of a bag of potato chips. Limit most portions to a half a cup or less. Consider packing small portions of fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruit kabobs are a big hit. Finally, don't limit your child's lunch to the traditional sandwich.