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The return to school also means a return to the endless quest for a school lunch the children will actually eat, according to Chris Rush, Manager Primary Prevention at Latrobe Community Health Service.
The return to school also means a return to the endless quest for a school lunch the children will actually eat, according to Chris Rush, Manager Primary Prevention at Latrobe Community Health Service.
“We all know the stress of trying to bundle the family out the door on a Monday morning,” said Ms Rush.
“But school lunch is just such an important part of shaping how children think about healthy eating. It’s vital that we don’t take shortcuts.”
Ms Rush recommends five ways to make healthy school lunches a reality:
Ms Rush said fruit juice and fizzy drinks were particularly harmful for children’s dental health.
“Getting the kids a dental check-up before school goes back is a great way to ensure you start the school year on the right note,” she said.
Eligible children can access free dental treatment up to the value of $1,000 over two years at Latrobe Community Health Service community dental clinics. Families receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A, Disability Support Pension or other relevant Australian Government payments are eligible.