Expert Jane Burrell emphasized that snacking is very important for children who are growing rapidly and have high nutrient needs relative to their size. “In fact, one-third of energy and nutrient intake should be provided from snacks. For this reason, it is important to include nutritious snacks as indicated above to ensure they are growing and developing.
“Children and their parents are very vulnerable to marketing of ultra-processed foods so planning ahead is helpful. The same principles apply; snacks should come from the food groups most of the time but it is important to allow children to explore foods and feel included in the same eating behaviors as their peers.
“Over-restriction of foods may lead to over-valuing them. This can lead to feelings of guilt or lack to control when they are given the opportunity to eat them. One final note, kids learn to eat from their parents and caretakers so modeling healthy eating behaviors and attitudes toward eating are more important than simply telling kids what to eat.”
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