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Hi, friends, this is the 3rd part of the 4 part series on Fit Kids.

Below are some of the suggestions for packed lunches for children which, apart from being nutrient-rich, also are easy to prepare, carry, pack and are good to taste and breaks the monotony.

1. Vegetable Pulao with Tomato Raita.
2. Vegetable Paratha with Tossed Salad.
3. Paneer Paratha with Tossed Salad.
4. Chapati stuffed with Dal or Greenleaf Vegetables.
5. Chapati with Pulse and Carrot Salad.
6. Vegetable or Paneer Sandwich.
7. Hung curd Vegetable Sandwich.
8. Sprouts with Khakhra.
9. Chillas or Pancakes.
10. Suji Dhokla.
11. Pizza Paratha.
12. Thepla with Vegetable.
13. Vegetable Frankie with Salad
14. Chapati Noodles and Rolls
15. Veg Cutlets
16. Veg Khichdi
17. Dalia with Curd

Again let me reiterate the statement from the 1st post, that the key to healthy balanced diet is eating the right amount of food for how active you are and adding a variety to it. Hence next week would be concluding the series with a note on Lifestyle Modifications in Children.

Fit Kid

Part 1 – Fit Kid – Importance of Food for Good Health.

Part 2 – Fit Kid – All about Packed Lunch.

Part 3 – Fit Kid – Suggested Packed Lunches.

Part 4 – Fit Kid – Lifestyle Modifications in Children.

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Hi friends this is the 2nd part of the 4 part series on Fit Kid.

I will be talking about the points to be considered while planning and packing for lunch, as its an important meal in the overall nutrition of a child and constitutes 1/3rd of the total daily requirements.

Points to be considered while planning packed lunch.

• Include all the five food groups that are
  1. Cereals and grains group.
  2. Vegetables and fruits Group
  3. Milk and milk products group,
  4. Meat, poultry, Fish, Dry pulses, eggs &. nuts group
  5. Fats and oils.
• Include Green leaf Vegetables like Coriander on vegetables or leafy vegetable in the form of bhaji.
• Good quality proteins include Buttermilk, Curd, Homemade Paneer, Mix Cereals and Pulses like Idli, Dhokla, etc.
• Appetising food like Lime juice and Coconut water should be incorporated into the diet.
• Avoid monotony.
• Avoid repetitions.

Points to be considered while packing lunch.

• Adjustments in the amount of food depending on the school schedule.
• Meals should be easy to plan, prepare, pack and carry.
• Meals should fulfill 1/3 to 1/4 of daily requirements.
• Meals should be palatable and taste good even when cold.
• Meals should not be repetitive.
• Avoid Monotony.
• Meals should be pleasing to eyes.

Next Saturday I would be suggesting some ideas for the packed lunch which, apart from being nutrient-rich, also are easy to prepare, carry, pack and are good to taste and breaks the monotony.

Fit Kid

Part 1 – Fit Kid – Importance of Food for Good Health.

Part 2 – Fit Kid – All about Packed Lunch.

Part 3 – Fit Kid – Suggested Packed Lunches.

Part 4 – Fit Kid – Lifestyle Modifications in Children.

Please read the disclaimer for more information, and share it with your circle, if you find the post worthy to add value.