The Northwestern Health Unit is promoting healthy eating as the new school year
is now underway.
Registered dietitian Julie Slack says it's important to
start the day off right.
Slack adds having a solid breakfast will help kids
sit still in class and will enhance student learning.
Slack says parents
should be mindful of packing child friendly meals.
She says left over foods
are a great alternative and suggests thinking "outside the box" when packing a
lunch.
Slack adds that parents should involve their kids when making lunches
or meals at home.
She notes fruits and veggies as well as small packages of
yogurt or apple sauce are other great ideas for lunch.