Back to School lunch box advice for teenagersWhen we think about Back to School, there is a lot of preparation involved before the start of each new academic year and this is just as true for teenagers returning to school. Most Irish school going teenagers eat a packed lunch from home and making sure that it is healthy and balanced is important to help support them during the busy school day and during these years of rapid growth and development. Compared to primary school, the secondary school lunch situation can vary more and from school to school. Lunch is one of the three main meals of the day so it is important that its healthy and delivering nutrients teenagers need. Typically, a packed school lunch should contain all of the major food groups, some guidelines below:1 portions of starchy carbohydrate (e.g., wholegrain breads, pittas and wraps, brown rice/pasta).

Source: Irish Independent August 24, 2022 20:14 UTC