Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 15:Nutritional and Food Requirements for School Children (6- 12 Years)

Packed lunches

Points to be considered in planning a packed lunch

• The packed lunch should meet 1/3rd of daily requirement of calories and proteins of the child.
• Preferably, the packed lunch should consist of all 5 food groups.
• One serving of GLV will provide 1/3rd of vitamin and mineral requirements.
• Good quality protein through milk/curd/paneer or combination of cereals and pulses.
• Inclusion of egg enhances quality of protein and protective nutrients.
• Variety of food should be included to break monotony.
• To make the food appetizing – foods like whole fruit/butter milk/chips can be given.
• Food in packed lunch must be other than what one has in the breakfast.
• The food should have correct consistency.
• Containers must be cleaned and dried before packing the food to avoid spoilage of packed lunch.