Balance and moderation are key to achieving good nutrition. Eating a balanced diet is the best advice for busy families, and this means including plenty of grains, vegetables and fruits, and limiting foods high in fats, saturated fats and cholesterol. Keep portion sizes reasonable and exercise regularly.

Del Monte Foods offers a wide variety of single serving fruits for lunch boxes and backpacks. Keep a supply in the refrigerator for healthy after-school or after-exercise snacks.