With summer winding down, parents and kids are entering back-to-school mode.

Kansas State University Food Scientist Karen Blakeslee says if kids are taking their lunches to school parents should purchase an insulated lunch bag.  Blakeslee says food safety is the main thing when it comes to packing school lunches.

Blakeslee says kids don't always have a lot of time to eat during lunch so she suggests packing a lunch that is easy to eat but also has a variety of healthy options.