Do Kids Really Need Snacks?

By: Jodie Shield | 4 Comments | Updated: September 10, 2012 | Category: Adults, Kids, Teens | Tags : baby, calories, child health, children, healthy, healthy eating, healthy recipe, healthy snacks, kids, kids weight, overweight, snacking tips for kids, snacking tips for teens, snacks, Teens

By: Jodie Shield, RD Preschoolers have tiny tummy capacities. Teens are eating machines. Three daily meals may not be enough to provide all the nutrients kids require. Because many kids need to eat snacks to help them grow properly and to fill any nutritional gaps, snacks are an important part of your child ... more