You only want the best for your child -- even the best snacks. See more pictures of classic snacks.
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With their smaller stomachs, kids may not eat much in one sitting, but they do eat often. The problem is, children are not only notoriously picky eaters, they'll usually fight for sugary junk food. It's a constant struggle to find snacks that are both appetizing and good for them.
Because many kids get about one-third of their daily calories from after-school snacks, these nibbles are as important as a balanced breakfast, lunch or dinner [source: Iowa State University]. Luckily, we've got 10 healthy snack ideas that kids will love.
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