Here is what an ideal school lunch box should contain

Give you kids healthy food for school, advises expert.

Dr Maisa Fuad Odeh, Clinical Dietitian at University Hospital Sharjah, says that during the short breaks in school time, children should eat healthy.
An ideal lunch box should contain carbohydrates (two slices of bread), a good portion of protein (eggs, cheese, labneh), milk (sterilised). It should also contain a piece of fruit (pear or plum).
School canteens usually stock unhealthy options like crisps and soft drinks - remember one 12 ounce can of soft drink contains approximate 10 teaspoons of sugar and drinking just one can increases a child's risk of obesity by 60 per cent.
Create healthy lunches including lots of fruits, nuts and low fat dairy products. Also child-proof healthy foods - strawberries dipped in a little chocolate hazelnut spread or banana covered with low fat peanut butter tastes better and is appealing to a child. Also look into your child's canteen options - if it is not stocked with healthy, talk to the school's management about adopting clean eating.
Breakfast is of utmost importance, says the expert. Children can have cornflakes, yoghurt with fruits or oats with milk before the day starts.
An ideal lunch box should contain:
> Carbohydrates
> A good portion of protein
> A piece of fruit (pear or plum)
What increases risk of obesity?
A 12 ounce can of soft drink contains approximate 10 teaspoons of sugar and drinking just one can increases a child's risk of obesity by 60 per cent.