Hints for Snack Planning Use snacks to supplement daily meals, not to replace them. Develop a plan-include what will be eaten, how much, and the time for snack. Make appropriate snack choices available-fresh fruits and veggies rather than cookies and chips. Choose snacks that don’t stick to the teeth and that are low in sugar. Include children in the preparation. They will be more likely to try new foods if they are involved in the fixing and invested in the outcome of the snacks.
Don’t be too strict. In small amounts, sweets or fried food can still have a place in a healthy diet. Just serve them as occasional treats. Of course, you want to be sure it is OK with parents. Time for Snacks Serve snacks when children are hungry. Children need snacks between meals because of their growth needs and physical activities. Small children have less stomach capacity than adults. Plan snacks at regular times. Kids are more secure when they are in a predictable environment.
