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• 24 Apr 08
  

  Sarah Hanawald

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  snacks preschool

  • Have you ever heard the statistic that children consume almost 25% of their daily energy intake through snacking? It makes sense, of course. Kids have smaller stomachs to begin with, making it impossible for them to consume as much as an adult at mealtimes. But let's face it, it's often a struggle to make sure your child's snacks are hitting the same nutritional heights as they do at mealtime, especially when families are often on-the-go.
  • • Apple slices coated with cinnamon-sugar or parmesan cheese
     
    
     
    • A bagel or English muffin with topping-pizza, cheese, fruit, or even baby food
     
    • A peeled banana frozen on a ice-pop stick
     
    • A hard-boiled egg or egg whites
     
    • Frozen yogurt topped with fruit and nuts
     
    • Graham crackers
     
    • Milkshakes and fruit smoothies
     
    • A peanut butter lollipop (peanut butter on a spoon)
     
    • Popcorn (topped with cinnamon or parmesan cheese instead of butter)
     
    • Homemade ice-pops made from frozen juice
     
    • Rice or popcorn cakes
     
    • Finger sandwiches
     
    • A snack mix that includes nuts, pretzels, cereal, and dried fruit
     
    • Sunflower and pumpkin seeds
     
    • Yogurt or cottage cheese, or drinkable yogurt with a straw

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