Snack in between meals are important for children as they provide a source of constant energy for activities. However, many children snack on non-nutritious foods which fill them up so they have tummy space for more nutritious food.
Better Snack Options
- Milk
- Plain unsweeted biscuits and buns
- Cereal
- Whole grain muffins and buns
- Small home-made pies with filling of steamed chicken, mushroom and vegetables
- Fruits
- Sandwiches
- Yogurt
- Tau foo fah with brown sugar
Snacks to avoid limit
- Tidbits (crackers, chips, peanuts, candy, etc); junk food and crisps
- Sweets and chocolates
- Cream biscuits, cakes and pastries
- Carbonated drinks