Parents have many questions about snacks for their children.

How often should I feed my child snacks?

• Mid-morning
• Afternoon
• Bedtime

Try to offer foods only at meals and snack times. That way your child will know when snack time is and won't eat all day.

See our family cookbook for great recipes for you and your family.

Resources

Visit our resources page for more information on being healthy and raising healthy children.

How big is one serving?

Offer one tablespoon of food for each year of your child's age.

For example, if your son is 1 year old, offer him one tablespoon of applesauce as a snack.

More Information

Want to learn more about the food pyramid for children?

Click the link for more information.

USDA