After-School Snacks

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…If your child asks for a small snack, encourage a balanced combination of nutrients they need or may be missing. (Fruits, vegetables, and milk are often helpful this time of…

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The Plan for School Lunch

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…saturated fat. A lack of vegetables and more snack foods, desserts, and sugar-sweetened beverages are common among home lunches too. Nutrition requirements for school lunches are not arbitrary—they’re based on…

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Half-Scratch Cooking

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…having vegetables with your meal or missing out altogether. They’re also quite versatile when paired with other ingredients. Simmer sauces: Interesting ingredients that allow for unique dishes in minutes. So…

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