BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 7 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Healthy diets help children learn, and healthy eating habits have benefits that carry into adulthood. Parents can help establish these habits by packing the lunches their kids take to school, but with rising inflation, doing so without unduly draining the wallet can be challenging.
"Grocery prices are certainly an issue for families - and healthier foods can sometimes be more expensive," said Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Virginia Tech nutrition and exercise expert Brenda Davy She offered ideas for assembling low-cost lunches that don't sacrifice variety. She also explained why it's important to avoid ultra-proce...