![]() ![]() chocolates, lollies and packets of chips.cakes, slices, croissants and sweet breads like donuts.hot pastries like sausage rolls and pies.all deep-fried foods, including chips, wedges, chicken nuggets and dim sims.They can also lead to unhealthy weight gain if your child eats too much of them. They give your child a short energy boost that can leave them feeling tired for the rest of the day. These foods aren’t healthy for your child. ‘Sometimes’ foods are low in nutrition and high in sugar, saturated fat and/or salt. Unhealthy canteen or tuckshop food and drinks If you have a healthy food environment at home, it helps your child learn about making better choices when they’re eating away from home. But if your child wants to buy a drink from the canteen, encourage them to choose water or reduced-fat milk and soy drinks. This is always healthier and cheaper than buying drinks from the canteen. It’s a good idea to pack a bottle with tap water for your child to drink and refill throughout the day. Reduced-fat cheese with pita or wholemeal crackers.Rice or noodles with meat and vegetables.Vegetable, chicken or beef curry with rice.Burgers with meat, vegetable or lentil patties and salad fillings.Pasta or lasagne with fresh tomato, bolognaise or vegetable-based sauce.Fresh soups with wholemeal bread rolls on the side.Healthy fillings include salad and protein like chicken, beef, fish, cheese, eggs or lentil patties. If they’re available at your school canteen or tuckshop, these are the options to go for.Įncourage your child to choose a multigrain, wholemeal or high-fibre white sandwich, roll or wrap. Choosing healthy food from the canteen or tuckshop Giving your child a healthy breakfast and packing or ordering a healthy lunch are the best ways to make sure your child has the energy they need to get through a busy school day. If your child wants to do a lunch order, it’s also a good chance to talk with them about healthy food choices. You can also help them choose the healthiest food on the menu.Īt some schools you can order lunch in advance – often online – from the canteen or an outside supplier. If your child is buying lunch from the canteen or tuckshop, it’s a good idea to talk with your child about which foods and drinks are healthy and which aren’t. ![]()
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