Because most children and teens eat a lot of snacks, their nutrient content may go a long way in determining whether their nutritional needs are being met. Here are some healthy snacks to provide your child (or to encourage them to buy in a vending machine or at the local convenience store):

Crunchy	Chewy	Creamy	Juicy
Pretzels Popcorn Mini Flavored Rice Cakes Animal Crackers Trail Mix Granola Bars Baked Chips Graham Crackers Cereal Air Crisps Apples Baby Carrots Celery Sticks	Raisins Dried Fruit Bagels Breakfast Bars Rice Krispie Treats Graham Treats Chewy Granola Bars	Pudding Packs Cheese Cubes Milk Yogurt Peanut Butter Banana	Juice Packs Jello Packs Applesauce Canned Fruit Cherry Tomatoes Tangerine Orange Grapes

Article Updated: July 6, 2006

Suzanne Nelson is the head of Husky Sports Nutrition Services at the University of Washington and a nationally recognized sports nutritionist. She is co-author of Ultimate Sports Nutrition (2nd ed.)(Bull Publishing). For her full biography, click here. Have a question? You can email Dr. Nelson at Suzanne@MomsTeam.com.

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