How to Pack a Lunch for a Teenager

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Use plastic or glass storage containers for dry foods.. Stick to zip-up plastic bags if you want to keep things simple.. Place soup, hot dishes, or drinks in a plain thermos.

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Use plastic or glass storage containers for dry foods.

Step 1

Use plastic or glass storage containers for dry foods.

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Stick to zip-up plastic bags if you want to keep things simple.

Step 2

Stick to zip-up plastic bags if you want to keep things simple.

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Place soup, hot dishes, or drinks in a plain thermos.

Step 3

Place soup, hot dishes, or drinks in a plain thermos.

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Pack the food in a solid-colored insulated lunch bag to keep it cool.

Step 4

Pack the food in a solid-colored insulated lunch bag to keep it cool.

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Provide an entree that contains lean protein.

Step 5

Provide an entree that contains lean protein.

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Incorporate grains into your entree or as a side for extra energy.

Step 6

Incorporate grains into your entree or as a side for extra energy.

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Pack crunchy vegetables as a nutritious side.

Step 7

Pack crunchy vegetables as a nutritious side.

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Include low fat dairy for extra calcium, nutrients, and protein.

Step 8

Include low fat dairy for extra calcium, nutrients, and protein.

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Offer fresh fruit for a healthy dessert.

Step 9

Offer fresh fruit for a healthy dessert.

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Pack a calorie-free drink like water to complete the meal.

Step 10

Pack a calorie-free drink like water to complete the meal.

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Keep your teen interested in healthy lunches by varying your selections.

Step 11

Keep your teen interested in healthy lunches by varying your selections.

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Ask your teen about the foods they like.

Step 12

Ask your teen about the foods they like.

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Encourage your teen to help you make their lunch.

Step 13

Encourage your teen to help you make their lunch.

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Listen to your teen if they complain a certain dish is embarrassing.

Step 14

Listen to your teen if they complain a certain dish is embarrassing.

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