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title: Food Swaps Your Kid Will Still Want to Eat
description: Back-to-school time can be busy.  Knowing what to pack for lunches can add to the challenge.
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# Food Swaps Your Kid Will Still Want to Eat

Author [United Supermarkets Dietitian](https://blog.unitedsupermarkets.com/author/united-supermarkets-dietitian) | August 1, 2025

Back-to-school time can be busy, and knowing what to pack for lunches can add to the challenge. We often tend to grab the “usual” lunch box staples. However, with simple swaps, you can take those lunches from filling their stomachs to filling their nutrition needs. You can stock up on simple foods that will still make their lunch the envy of the lunchroom. Dig into these lunch swaps and feel good about what you packed for them.

 

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