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If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve likely tackled the back-to-school list: new supplies, sneakers, backpack, and lunch box. How about what goes into that lunch box?
Amidst hectic school-year schedules, here are some tips to make sure healthy packed meals aren’t an afterthought:
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Packing a healthy lunchbox
The Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate was created as a fun and easy guide to encourage children to eat well and keep moving. It can also be used to inspire healthy packed lunches!
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