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If you spend a lot of time
sitting at a desk or working in a school or college, it's important to have a nutritious lunch which will help you stay alert. By preparing your own lunch, you can make sure your meal contains all the ingredients you need for a healthy, balanced diet.
It can also help save you money and time.
A healthy lunch should contain water, fruit, vegetables, salads and some dairy products, proteins and complex carbohydrates.
Deciding what to make can be difficult but you'll find lots of ideas for healthy lunchboxes in this section.
Make sure that whatever you choose is kept cool in an insulated lunchbox or bag to prevent food from overheating or going 'off'.
Remember too that a good diet is only one element of a healthy lifestyle - exercise is just as important.
Adults need a minimum of 30 minutes exercise per day, while children need at least one hour of activity.
