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| Getting it Together The Children's Therapy Center Newsletter S. N. A. C. K. By Vivien McCurdy, R.D. |
Small -
1 to 2 servings of carbohydrate & 1 serving of protein
example: 1/2 cup cereal & 1/2 cup milk
1 small fruit & 1 oz. cheese
3 crackers with a handful of nuts
1/2 bagel with 1 teaspoon peanut butter
Nutritious
choose high fiber foods, such as whole wheat
crackers or whole fruit. Avoid "sugary" high fat foods
such as ice cream and chocolate chip cookies.
hydrAtion -
drink lots of liquid with your snack. Water, juice,
sports drinks and milk are good choices.
Convenience -
should be easy to prepare and portable. Always
keep food safety in your mind.
Kick away the hunger -
Snacks help you avoid over-hunger at meal times
and reduce the chance of over eating.
1 to 2 servings of carbohydrate & 1 serving of protein
example: 1/2 cup cereal & 1/2 cup milk
1 small fruit & 1 oz. cheese
3 crackers with a handful of nuts
1/2 bagel with 1 teaspoon peanut butter
Nutritious
choose high fiber foods, such as whole wheat
crackers or whole fruit. Avoid "sugary" high fat foods
such as ice cream and chocolate chip cookies.
hydrAtion -
drink lots of liquid with your snack. Water, juice,
sports drinks and milk are good choices.
Convenience -
should be easy to prepare and portable. Always
keep food safety in your mind.
Kick away the hunger -
Snacks help you avoid over-hunger at meal times
and reduce the chance of over eating.
helping your child succeed!