YOUR KIDS LUNCHBOX

THREE FOODS THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR KID'S LUNCHBOX:

Eating right is important for everyone, but for KIDS, it's essential. Here are three things they should have in their lunchbox more often . . .

#1.) OATMEAL BARS. Sugary cereals give your kids a quick burst of energy, but that doesn't last very long. Their bodies burn through it too fast. Oatmeal lasts a lot longer, and kids can eat oatmeal bars on the way to school, or at recess.

#2.) YOGURT. Kids need calcium to build strong bones. But 85 percent of girls and 60 percent of boys between the ages of 9 and 18 don't get enough. Add some yogurt with real fruit to your kids' lunch to help them get at least 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day.

#3.) BEANS. Beans have iron, and new studies show that kids who don't get enough iron develop learning, memory, and attention problems. Look for bean burritos that use whole-wheat tortillas. And stay away from REFRIED beans.

--If your kids don't like beans, there's also a lot of iron in meat, poultry, fish, soy and dark leafy greens. (EatingWell Magazine)