Healthy lunch ideas for kids from local dietitians
ECISD dietician Michelle Weaver and Medical Center Hospital dietitian Deborah McPherson offer kid friendly swaps for lunch. Use low fat cheese and meats in pita pockets, choose 100 percent juice, and include cucumber rounds with lime. Opt for low fat cookies yogurt baked chips and a variety of whole breads for balanced meals.
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Deborah McPherson
Medical Center Hospital
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What do kids want for lunch in school meals
Parents shop for favorites like pizza hot dogs and fries while balancing nutrition. Educator ECISD dietician Kimaberly Mendoza notes kids demand simple affordable items and fear high fat options. She urges involving children in meal planning and choosing healthier preparations.
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Snack choices and nutrition warnings in child diet
A discussion notes types of snacks including beverages with added nutrients and sweets like hard candy and gum. It cites ants on a log as an example of perhaps harmful non-nutritive foods and advises parents to limit non-nutritive treats such as cakes and chips in daily meals.
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