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Snacks
are a normal part of a healthy diet for growing kids.
Fruits,
vegetables, and whole-grain foods make good snacks.
All foods can fit into a healthy diet. Choose low-fat,
reduced sugar, and reduced salt snacks
Set
a good example
Kids
often want the same snacks you eat. Choose snacks that are
good for your health. Try low-fat milk, cheeses, and
yogurt.
Be
ready
Keep
fruit, 100% juice, crunchy veggies such as carrots or
celery, yogurt, bagels,
pretzels, and whole-wheat crackers on
hand.
Start
a new trend
Include
fruits and vegetables for school parties
and special events.
Make
it easy
Put
snack foods like pretzels, crackers, peanut butter,
cheese, and yogurt on lower shelves so kids can get to
them.
Snacks
Can Be Fun,
Tasty, and
Healthy Too!
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Grab
Quick & Easy
Snacks
EAT
SMART. PLAY HARD. ™
Healthy
Snacks
Give Kids
Extra Energy
to Play
and Grow.
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Did
you know
that healthy snacks ...
Can supply a big part of the food and nutrition kids
needs for energy.
Are a great way to get kids to eat more fruits and
vegetables.
Are great as mini-meals in addition to regular meals.
Make get-togethers with friends more fun.
Try
These
Quick, Easy,
Healthy Snacks
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Popcorn
or pretzels
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Snack
size yogurt or pudding
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Fresh,
canned, or dried fruit
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Celery
sticks with low-fat cream cheese
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Frozen
grapes, banana slices, or popsicles made from 100%
juice
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Peanut
butter and fruit sandwich (try apple slices,
banana, or raisins)
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Whole-grain
crackers and cheese
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Baby
carrots with a low-fat dip
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Rice
cakes with peanut butter
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Tortilla
with refried beans, cheese, lettuce, and salsa
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Pita
sandwich with tuna and lettuce
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Mini-pizzas
made with English muffins or pita bread
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Vegetable
and noodle soup
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Baked
or microwaved potato topped with plain yogurt or
cheese
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