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Lunchbox & Meal Activity Planner

Plan five lunches with your child. Children can suggest foods, check which food groups made it into the box, and choose a packing job. Then print the plan or save it as a PDF from the print dialog.

What this is (and isn't) This is a family planning and conversation activity. It does not calculate nutrients or tell you how much a child should eat. For allergies, medical diets or growth concerns, follow advice from your child's doctor or a registered dietitian. Nothing you type is saved or sent — it stays in this browser tab until you close it. A lunch doesn't need every food group; over a week, aim for variety. If your child gets school breakfast or lunch, plan just the days or snacks you pack.

Suggestions under each box are ideas, not recommendations. For children under 4, follow choking-safety guidance: cut food into pieces no bigger than ½ inch and avoid hard, round or sticky foods (preschool guide).

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Lunchbox safety reminder Pack perishable foods with at least two cold sources (such as frozen gel packs) in an insulated bag, and throw away perishable leftovers rather than bringing them home to eat later (source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, “Keeping ‘Bag’ Lunches Safe”). See lunchbox safety basics for sources.