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Fun, Filling, But Not Fattening

The Skinny on Making Your Kids a Great School Lunch

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  • Dairy – Try low-fat or non-fat milk, non-fat chocolate milk, low-fat cheese or any type of cottage cheese or yogurt with fruit.

    • 3. Pack lunches into a thermal-lined lunchbox that includes a freezer pack to keep food refrigerated. "Another alternative would be to use boxes of milk, small bottles of water or juice that have been frozen in advance to keep foods cold, as they will have defrosted by lunch time," Levine says.

    4. Provide morning or afternoon snacks for kids to help prevent them from getting hungry and wanting more than is in their lunch. Keep these bagged and ready in the refrigerator. These could include any of the following:

    • Lower fat peanut butter and celery
    • Nuts/seeds and trails mixes (nuts are a healthy fat and can be used in moderation)
    • Grapes, cherries, pineapple pieces, pears and apples
    • Dried cereals
    • Pretzels
    • Fat-free pudding
    • Graham crackers

    5. Keep snacks that are higher in fat and calories to a minimum, so the child does not feel deprived. "For example, if your young child wants potato chips and candy, give him both, but limit the number of each to the child's age, like seven chips and seven M&Ms," Levine says.

    "Emphasizing healthy food choices and involving children in the lunch preparation process can help them find foods that they enjoy without excessive fat, sugar and calories," Levine says. "Healthy lunch choices can be a carry-over from healthy menu and meal planning at home."

    Programs at Cedars-Sinai

    Cedars-Sinai offers a variety of classes and programs designed to meet the needs of individuals of all ages as they seek to improve and maintain their health. Experienced registered dietitians, all of whom are members of the American Dietetic Association, lead these programs.

    Cedars-Sinai also offers special programs and classes for people with medical problems who need a special diet. Sessions are devised to assist in the treatment of conditions such as cancer, cholesterol control, diabetes, eating disorders, food allergies, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, malnutrition, osteoporosis, pediatrics, pregnancy, special meals for athletes, weight loss and weight gain.


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