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 One day each week I join my six-year-old daughter for lunch at her school.
Lunchtime is a very exciting time. Unzipping the lunch box that Mom or Dad
packed can bring excitement for some, disappointment for others.
As a parent coach, it is always interesting for me to see what's inside the
children's packed lunch boxes. Bologna and cheese sandwiches on white bread,
pudding, yogurt, PB&J, chips, cookies, apples, carrots, bananas, and cheese
crackers seem to be in abundance for "packers".
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Guide Pyramid (which is currently being
revised) suggests the following for the average 6 year old:
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6 servings a day of
grain products (whole wheat breads, pasta, rice, etc.)
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2 servings of fruit
(prunes, blueberries, strawberries, oranges, etc.)
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3 servings of vegetables
(spinach, broccoli, beans, carrots, etc.)
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2 servings of meat or protein
(turkey, chicken, soy, beef, nuts, etc.)
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2 servings of milk (2% low fat milk,
yogurt, cheese, etc.)
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The sparing use of fats, oils, and sweets.
Given these daily recommendations, your average packed lunch should contain: 2
servings of grain products, 1 serving of fruit, 1 serving of vegetable, 1
serving of meat/protein, and 1 serving of milk.
Teaching a healthy and nutritious lifestyle begins at home, and can be packed
for lunch. Encourage your child to:
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Eat a variety of foods according to the
food guide pyramid including plenty of whole grain products, vegetables, and
fruits.
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Choose foods that are low in fat, saturated fat, hydrogenated oil,
cholesterol, sugar, and salt.
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Maintain a way of eating that provides enough
calcium and iron to meet growing body requirements.
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Integrate physical
activity into everyday life.
Coaching Inquiries: What does your child pack for lunch? What do you eat for
lunch? How can you teach your child more about healthy food choices?
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May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Christina Lombardo Ray, PCC, CPCC (Christina@LifeTrekCoaching.com)
LifeTrek Coaching International
Columbus, OH
U.S.A.
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