School lunch vs. bag lunch: What's best for your kids? (BPT) -
Bag it or buy it? What's healthier and what will they eat? It's
a question faced by parents each school year. Often, there's an
assumption that bagging is better, but there's also the
convenience and choices of school lunch to consider. Good news:
both the tray and the tote can be winning meals. A few important
facts can help make this year's lunchtime decisions a breeze.
New school lunch initiatives Much attention has been paid to
children's health and there's an increased awareness that lunch
at school is a critical source of nutrition for students. New
federal guidelines have been introduced to ensure that menus
provide more whole grains, more fruits and vegetables and less
fat and sodium. Thanks to dedicated efforts driven by schools,
parents and the federal government, many positive changes are
occurring. "There's a lot happening in the lunch line," says Dr.
Brian Wansink, researcher and professor at Cornell University.
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