USDA photo by Ken Hammond

Snacks can be an important part of a healthy diet.

Some easy tips to remember are:

• When planning and preparing snacks, think of food group snacks, like yogurt, fresh fruit, veggie sticks, and string cheese
• Offer small sizes and let your child ask for more if he is still hungry
• Try to time snacks for 2 – 3 hours before mealtime
• Eat snacks at the table, not while watching TV

The resource below provides helpful snack information for you and your kids.

Additional Resources:

• Why Snacks?