Wilbur School District

May 2008
 

 
 
                                                                                                             

 

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Great Snacks for Great Kids

 

Snacking is a good way to get the vitamins and minerals children need to grow and learn well.  Since their tummies are small, kids usually need to snack between meals to get the nutrients they need.  Snacking on nutritious foods rather than “junk” foods will keep them growing healthfully. 

 

Think of MyPyramid food groups when offering a snack.  It’s a good idea to include at least 2 or 3 different food groups in a healthy snack.  What can you and your children think of to have on hand for healthy snacks?  Here are three ideas:

            1                         2                               3

Graham crackers      Tortilla                Whole wheat crackers

Fruit slices               Cheese sticks       Hummus (garbanzo bean dip)

Low-fat yogurt        (wrapped in        Cucumber or carrot slices

                                    tortilla)                        Low-fat milk

                                100% juice