School lunches and snacks play a large part in the school year routine. It can be challenging for parents to ensure that the food they’re packing for their children best meets their nutritional needs. With so many conflicting ideas about nutrition today, it can be difficult to determine what qualifies as “good for you.”
I asked nutrition expert Nicole Magryta, author of “Nourish Your Tribe: Empowering Parents to Grow Strong, Smart, Successful Kids” for advice on packing lunches, snacks, and even navigating the offerings in the school cafeteria. Here’s what she said.





