Helping Parents to SWAP IT
There are many factors that may influence why parents pack certain foods and drinks in the lunchbox, for example child preferences, time and cost. SWAP IT can help parents make the switch from sometimes foods to everyday foods.
There are additional resources for Aboriginal children and parents/carers, see the link here.
A Healthy lunchbox is made up of everyday foods:
Crunch&Sip®
Vegetables or a piece of fruit
Recess
Vegetables or a piece of fruit + 1-2 everyday snacks.
Lunch
A sandwich, wrap or roll with everyday fillings or an alternative such as pasta or fried rice.
Drink
Water and/or reduced fat plain milk