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G95-1248 Healthful Snacks For Children Two To Five Years Of Age, H. Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This guide discusses the benefits of providing snacks to young children and shares ideas for what good snacks are for these children.

Why do children two to five years of age need snacks?

Snacks are an important part of children's daily food intake. It is difficult for children to get all the nutrients they need to promote growth and development in three meals a day. Also, most children need snacks because they get hungry between meals. Well-chosen snacks can help supply nutrients and energy needs (calories).

As a parent you may say, "My children do not need any more calories, …

G95-1249 Dietary Guidelines For Children Age Two To Five, H. Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses the dietary needs and guidelines for young children.

If you have children or care for children who are between two and five years of age, you play a significant role in their health. The quality of care you provide will benefit the children within your care now and in the future. To provide adequate food choices for children, you need to understand what foods help children grow and develop.

Most of us know that good health and proper nutrition are important. The first step in helping children learn good nutritional habits is to practice them daily yourself. …

Nf95-223 Supporting Stepfamilies: What Do The Children Feel?, Tana Seymour, Connie Francis, Patricia Steffens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact is part of a series about the special circumstances of stepfamilies.