Nutrition Center - Snacks

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Discover the Secrets of Pyramid Snacking
This site offers a few easy-to-do ideas for healthy snacking. © American Dietetic Association. 

Get Ready for Snacks! (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This brochure promotes the health advantage of anticipating your hunger for snacks and having healthy offerings on hand to satisfy your craving. There are a number recipes included. Provided by Iowa State University Extension.

Good Times with Snacks 
This article focuses on snacks for children. It discusses why snacks are important and offers tips on how to make them healthy and appealing. © National Network for Child Care.

Healthful Snacks for Children Two to Five Years of Age 
This article offers more information on healthy snacking including snack ideas from each food group. © National Network for Child Care.

It's Snack Time 
This article explains the nutritional value of snacks and lists many healthy snack ideas. © National Network for Child Care.

Simple Snacks for Kids
This site offers more healthy snack ideas and tips including a few recipes. © National Network for Child Care.

Snack Attack (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This is a colorful poster-like brochure offering tips for healthy snacking. The photos make healthy snacking look appealing. Provided by The USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

Snacks for Preschoolers
This site offers healthy snack ideas that many preschoolers will enjoy. © National Network for Child Care.

Snacks for School-Age Children
This site offers more healthy snacking information and ideas. © National Network for Child Care.