Difference Between Snack & Treats|How Are They Different

I make sure, my kiddo is having 3 proper meals and a snack or two through out the day! Which goes as

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Evening snack

• Dinner

Portions are managed according to her needs, following Responsive Feeding.

Parents are often mistaken about the difference between snacks & Treats. A snack is an important part of nutrition, should be taken as seriously as meals. When it comes to kids nutrition always remember, “Every bite counts!”

Snack vs Treats

A small portion of a meal or say a light meal is a snack, which we eat between meals. Which is nutritious.

While treats are less nutritious, usually very high in sugar & sodium. This is what makes them irresistible for kids, or even for adults.

I personally count packaged food as a treat, cookies, popcorn, store bought cupcakes, chips. Most of these have almost negligible nutrition value and are very high on sugar and sodium.

Studies says, kids who are exposed to foods which are high in sugar & sodium can be obese in future and have heart related illness.

We can not keep our kids away from junk food forever, that’s not even possible in the life style we follow these days! Once in a while treats are ok! Just make sure they are not skipping healthy meals cause they are full on treats. Moderation is the key here.

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