How to make back-to-school nutrition easy
By WDIO
How to make back-to-school nutrition easy
We all know that we need to get in a routine for sleep when going back to school – but what about nutrition?
During the back-to-school transition, Aspirus St. Luke’s Dietitian Sarah Stock said building a routine around meals is more important than creating a perfect menu, especially for busy families
About 27 percent of high school students regularly skip breakfast. So she said it can help to look at when you or your children have time to eat during the day and how much time there is for a meal
Pairing foods is a simple way to meet nutrition goals. The goal is to combine a whole grain or protein with one other food
Planning for when kids come home hungry can make a difference. Building this into the meal or snack routine helps everyone stay on track
Making things easy is important on busy days. Options like breakfast for supper or pre-made soup or salad with added protein such as beans, chicken or egg can save time
Leftover dinner can also become the next day’s breakfast, whether it is pizza or a quesadilla
These strategies can help families create routines that work for their schedules and needs
