Is snacking between meals OK?
Yes it is, as long as it doesn’t exceed the total amount your child should be eating each day. See ‘How much should my child eat?’. Smaller children, especially, often can’t eat enough at one meal to last them until the next sitting in which case mid-morning and – afternoon snacks are needed to meet energy needs. Because so much of what’s available as ‘fast food’ seems to be high in fat, salt and sugar, snacking has a bit of a bad reputation. But, with a bit of forward planning, it is possible to snack healthily. The Food Standards Agency has these tips for food on the run… and you’ll find some ideas for snacks right here in the recipes part of this site.
