The healthy lunch box: Dietitian approved tips for packing the best lunches for school

With parents feeling more pressure to provide picture-perfect lunches for school-going children, dietitians tell Ashley Welch their top tips for nutritious and enjoyable food the kids will adore

One expert reminds parents that 'your child’s whole day of nutrition does not rest on what they eat during those few hours at school.'

Back to school can be a stressful time for both kids and parents alike. There’s shopping for school supplies, getting back into a normal bedtime routine, and dealing with first-day-of-school nerves.

For parents, there’s the added stress of packing school lunches that are not only nutritious but appealing for their kids to eat. With the onslaught of picture-perfect bento-style lunchboxes taking over Instagram these days, experts say parents are feeling the pressure more than ever.