With school being dismissed for summer break, parents will be
scrambling to stock the pantry and refrigerator to satisfy those
morning and afternoon snack attacks. Who snacks? Just about
everyone! Snacks are very important. A nutritious snack will
keep you healthy and give you the energy boost you need. A
planned snack can also prevent overeating. The American Dietetic
Association indicates that many people can benefit from eating
snacks: Snacks can offer some disadvantages as well. This
depends on the types and amounts of nutrients they contain.
Mindless nibbling can lead to trouble in the form of unwanted
calories. Some snacks, such as potato chips, candy and other
sweets, can add a lot of fat. A high-fat diet is clearly linked
with chronic diseases such as heart disease and some cancers.
Take this Snack Quiz: 1) Do you reach for anything close at hand
to eat when you are stressed? 2) Do you know exactly what is in
the vending machines at work? 3) Do you seldom have time to sit
and eat a meal? 4) Have you e