HAMPTON ROADS, VA— This back-to-school season, lunchboxes are getting a makeover. Families are swapping sugary snacks for protein-packed, grab-and-go options that help keep kids fueled from the first bell through after-school activities. As busy schedules return, nutrition experts say parents are looking for simple, realistic ways to make snacks work harder throughout the day.
Coast turned to registered dietitian, nutrition expert, recipe creator and mom Annessa Chumbley for tips.