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Is a Marmite sandwich and an apple good enough for a child’s lunch? (www.rnz.co.nz)

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's suggestion of a Marmite sandwich and an apple for lunch wouldn't keep a child full or feed their brain sufficiently, according to local health and education experts.

"If you're just doing a Marmite sandwich and an apple, you're probably not meeting the protein requirements [which depend on age and gender]," paediatric dietician Jenny Douglas explained to RNZ.

"Ideally it would be a Marmite and cheese sandwich at least," she said, noting that the high salt content of Marmite, which could shape one's palate, giving a child a taste for salty snacks like pies and chips early on.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (20 children)

OK I admit, the only reason I'm posting this is because earlier I was making a Marmite sandwich and banana lunchbox and apparently that's not enough.

The idea of putting chicken in a lunchbox to sit at room temperature all day just doesn't feel right.

Any suggestions for what to put in a school lunch that doesn't come pre-packaged?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

@Dave I search photos of lunchbox ideas for inspiration and ignore anthing cut into pretty shapes or Instagram fodder. Wraps and pita are great for a change. Leftover rice, potato or pasta salad. Crackers & cheese. Muffins straight from freezer are gold! Fresh fruit or tinned. Celery & apple has been a hit. I provide the options and we all prep lunchboxes at the same time. Gel icepack inside an insulated bag works ok. Freezable lunchbag (on sale) has been fantastic.

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