Healthy Snacks

Snacks are small foods you eat between meals. They give you energy when you feel hungry. Healthy snacks are made of good foods that help your body. Sweet treats are fun, but healthy snacks keep you strong.

Good Snack Choices

Fruits like apples, bananas, and grapes are great snacks. Vegetables with dip, like carrots and celery, are tasty too. Cheese, yogurt, and nuts give you protein. Whole grain crackers are better than chips. Water is the best drink with your snack.

Why Snacks Help

Kids get hungry between meals because their bodies are growing. A good snack gives you energy to play and learn. Snacks can fill in any food groups you missed at meals. Try to eat a snack that has two different food groups. For example, apple slices with peanut butter have fruit and protein.

Fun Facts

• Popcorn is a whole grain when made without lots of butter.
• Grapes can be frozen for a cool, sweet snack.
• Nuts give you healthy fats that help your brain.

Did You Know?

Eating a small snack before homework can help your brain focus and remember things better.