MKU Baymeadows Nutrition

At MKU of Baymeadows, parents are to provide lunch and 2 snacks.

Please be sure to send cold lunch options if possible. Hot food must be cooked at home and sent in a thermos. Also remember that we are working to teach our students healthy food choices, so please keep this in mind when packing your child’s lunch. No sodas or candy are permitted. Please do not pack more than your child will eat. All food items must be labeled with your child’s name and date. (small stickers work best for this)

A healthy lunch includes the following:

• A protein rich food
• 1 fruit; or 2 vegetables; or 1 fruit and 1 vegetable (no grapes or baby carrots, please)
• Milk or milk alternate
• A grain or grain alternate
• A special treat (low-or sugar-free)

Please note that our campus is NUT-FREE and that snacks must be healthy. Some options include apple slices, yogurt, cheese cubes, crackers, applesauce, etc.