An expert has said that the child`s lunchbox not only holds secrets to better physical health but can also help a child mentally prepare for learning.

Karin Richards, director of the Exercise Science and Wellness Management program and director of Health Sciences at University of the Sciences, suggests the following tips when planning breakfast, lunch, and snacks for a student:

Incorporate at least three types of foods into each meal, making sure to include some type of protein and carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates, like whole wheat bagels and pasta or honey wheat pretzels, will give your child energy while the protein will satisfy the appetite for a longer period of time.

Text courtesy: ANI

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