The truth is that children actually need healthy
snacks each day because they have smaller stomachs than adults and
therefore may fill up quickly at mealtime. Healthy snacks are important
for children because they act as "mini-meals," providing up to ΒΌ of
your child's daily calorie needs and helping to fill nutrient gaps.
Remember, however, that snacking continuously throughout the day
can lead to overeating and may lead to weight problems. And, snacks
of Extra foods - those filled with sugar and fat (e.g., candy cookies,
chips, granola bars) - do not help fill nutrient gaps.