Healthy Lunchboxes

It’s that time of year when many people try to eat healthier and get more exercise.

Our school dinners provide a nutritionally balanced healthy meal with restrictions on added sugar and salt.

Packed lunches should provide the same balance for your child – avoiding crisps and sugary snacks. If your child is bringing a packed lunch please follow the link below for more advice on ensuring your child has a “Healthy Lunchbox”

www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes#lunchbox-tips

Explore the change4life website for tips for keeping the whole family fit and healthy. Or cut and paste the links in Parents/Health and Wellbeing on our website to sign up for their regular updates.

In addition, follow this link to the BBC's recent report on this subject https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51096997