Snacking
Dangers
Avoid unhealthy snacks, "avoid the nutritional wasteland"
limit the intake of snacks, you
can still gain weight
Eat snacks when you're hungry, control yourself
Healthy snacking
Does not contain simple sugars
Keep you energized
Low in fat
Help support good health
Low in sugar and/or salt content
Provide important nutrients
What is a snack
A small meal eaten between regular meals
Benefits of snacking
Provide energy
Promote growth
Help prevent overeating
Unhealthy snacking
high on empty calories
Weight gain
low in nutrients
Excessive calories
High amounts of sugar and salt
High blood preasure