SNACKS FOR KIDS

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SNACKS FOR KIDS

What Makes a Good Snack?

Small children don’t eat a lot of food at one time. A healthy snack helps meet their energy needs.

Chose snacks foods that are low in sugar and fat. Children enjoy sweet foods, but too much sugar can hurt their teeth. Set limits on the amount of sweet, fatty foods eaten.

Leave at least one hour between snack time and meal time for young children.

Snack Suggestions for Children

9 months - 1 ½ years: Cooked peas or diced carrots; Graham crackers; Soft breads; Fruit juice; Dry cereals
2-5 Years: Fresh fruits; Fruit juices; Cheese cubes, cheese slices; Hard-boiled eggs; Muffins, bagels, crackers; Vegetables and dips
These Foods Cause Choking. DO NOT Serve to Children Younger than 2 Years of Age: Nuts/Peanuts; Grapes; Popcorn; Marshmallows; Whole hot dogs or weiners; Peanut Butter; Raw carrot and celery pieces; Round, hard candy

SNACK IDEAS FOR KIDS

Fruits Try fresh, canned, frozen, or dried Fruit juice Apple wedges Apricots Banana chunks Berries Grapefruit sections Grapes Melon wedges Nectarine wedges Orange wedges or wheels Raisins	Bread, Cereal, & Pasta Enriched crackers Graham crackers Whole wheat crackers Cereal Enriched or whole grain breads Rolls Biscuts Cornbread Muffins Tortillas
Vegetables Try raw, canned, or frozen Broccoli pieces Cabbage wedges Carrot sticks Celery sticks Cucumber sticks or slices Green pepper rings or slices Rutabaga strips Sweet potato strips Tomato wedges or cherry tomatoes Turnip strips Zucchini strips	Meat, Poultry, Fish & Eggs Deviled eggs Hard-cooked eggs Meat slices or wedges Tuna salad Milk & Cheese Custard Homemade milkshake Cheese cubes Pudding
Dried Beans & Peas Bean dip Peanut butter Bean spread	Combinations Miniature vegetable pizza Cereal and nuts Peanut butter banana balls Toasted cheese finger sandwiches

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It's healthy.
	It's fun to eat.
		It looks and tastes good.
			It's quick and easy to make.
				It's smaller than a regular meal.