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What makes a healthy, fun school lunch? A dietitian weighs in.

Dietitians say what you pack is key to keeping students fueled and focused throughout the school day. A delicious and nutritious lunch is the recipe for a successful day. "Kids should have fruits and vegetables and grains and protein and dairy," said a dietitian at MedStar Health. "It's very important, they can't focus if they're not getting their basic nutrients. So we have micronutrients, vitamins and minerals in our diet. We have our macronutrients - protein, calcium, fat."