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Should My Children Be Snacking All The Time

Georgia Lauritzen

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People often think that snacking is a "no-no" for children, and try to prevent them from eating between meals.This really isn't necessary or even helpful.Children's energy needs are high, and they have a hard time getting enough food with just meals.The choice of snack foods is important and so is the timing.Here are some tips for healthy snacks:

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People often think that snacking is a "no-no" for children, and try to prevent them from eating between meals.This really isn't necessary or even helpful.Children's energy needs are high, and they have a hard time getting enough food with just meals.The choice of snack foods is important and so is the timing.Here are some tips for healthy snacks:

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People often think that snacking is a "no-no" for children, and try to prevent them from eating between meals.This really isn't necessary or even helpful.Children's energy needs are high, and they have a hard time getting enough food with just meals.The choice of snack foods is important and so is the timing.Here are some tips for healthy snacks:

Key concepts: Snacking, Food science, Computer science, Medicine, Chemistry, Internal medicine, Obesity

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