Dear Parents -
The WHBI would like to extend some tips for healthy snacks as options for your child's healthy mind and body.
Think of snacks as mini-meals that provide the nutrients and fuel for your child's developing brain and body, helping to promote focus, strength and creativity.
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- is for take the time to prepare a snack. For example, cutting up fresh fruits or cheese, or selecting a low sugar yogurt. Include your child in the selection process. |
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- is for investigate what works best for your family in the areas of taste, likes and dislikes, allergies and activity level physically and mentally. |
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- is for portion. Your child has a small stomach. Keep food group snacks hand. For example: raw veggies, fruit, juice, milk, cheese, bread, peanut butter, and hard boiled eggs. |
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- is for select to snack wisely yourself! Remember - your child learns from watching your snack choices. |
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