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A good lunch provides children with essential nutrients. Often the dilemma for parents is how to provide a variety of choices for lunches. It’s important to provide a variety of foods from all of the food groups including breads, fruits, vegetables, and dairy and meat products.....
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Try any of these combinations for a nutritious lunch box:
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Take (any one)
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Add (any combination)
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And serve with
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Chicken pieces
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green beans
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bread slices
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cold rissoles
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carrot sticks
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pieces of French stick
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hard boiled eggs
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celery
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bite size pieces of pocket bread
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small cup of baked beans (with spoon)
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capsicum sticks
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crumpets
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cheese pieces
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tomato wedges
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pikelets
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leftover pizza
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lettuce leaves
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whole-wheat crackers
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leftover quiche
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pineapple slices
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chopped nuts
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dried fruits
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As Well as:
Small cartons of milk, yoghurt, fruit juices, or water can be frozen and added to the lunch. This will also help keep food cold.
You may think of other combinations of foods that suit you and your family.
Have fun experimenting!
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