Packed Lunches
Students should have about a third of their daily nutrient requirements at lunchtime. This means they need food that is going to provide them with enough energy, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals.
A healthy packed lunch should contain a variety of foods.
A good packed lunch contains:
A starchy food, such as bread, rolls, pitta bread, naan bread, potatoes, rice, noodles.
A good source of protein, iron and zinc such as meat, fish, beans, nuts or eggs.
A good source of calcium such as milk, cheese, yoghurt or fromage frais.
And one portion of fruit and one portion of vegetable or salad to provide all the other vitamins and minerals.
