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Apples are an excellent choice for a snack.

Healthy Snacks - Age 5-7

Snacks are little foods between meals. Learn how to pick snacks that help you grow and play, like fruit, crunchy veg, or wholegrain toast.

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Fascinating Fact:

Yoghurt can be a good snack because it helps your bones and teeth.

In PSHE Health Education (age 5-7), children learn that healthy snacks can keep energy steady between meals. Good snack choices often include fruit or vegetables, dairy foods or alternatives, and starchy foods like bread or crackers, with water to drink.

Key Terms

Snack: A small amount of food eaten between meals.
Healthy choice: A food that helps your body grow, stay well, and have energy.
Portion: The amount of food you eat at one time.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are healthy snacks for 5 to 7 year olds?

Healthy snacks for 5 to 7 year olds include fruit, vegetable sticks, a small sandwich, plain crackers, or a small bowl of cereal. These snacks give energy without too much sugar.

How many snacks should a child have in a day?

Many children have one or two small snacks a day, depending on how active they are and when meals happen. Snacks should be small so children are still hungry for meals.

What should I drink with snacks at school?

Water is a great drink with snacks because it helps your body work properly and keeps you hydrated. Milk can also be a good choice, but sugary drinks are best saved for special treats.

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1 .

Which of the following is NOT a healthy snack?

Kiwi

Carrot sticks

Banana

Sweets

Sweets are not a healthy snack as they are high in sugar and can rot your teeth. They are also not very filling and you may still feel hungry afterwards. A good choice for a healthy snack is a piece of fruit or some vegetables

2 .

Why are healthy snacks good for us?

They make us thirsty

They make us look nice

They give us energy

They keep us quiet

Healthy snacks can give us energy if we are feeling tired and replace the vitamins that we need to stay healthy

3 .

How many snacks should we eat a day?

Up to 2

3 to 5

5 to 7

As many as we want

We do not have to eat snacks every day but it is okay to eat between 1 and 2, usually between breakfast and lunch and then between lunch and evening meal. We should avoid eating snacks too early in the morning or too close to bedtime

4 .

Which of the following is NOT a snack?

A yoghurt

Hotdog and chips

Some chopped-up vegetable sticks

A piece of fruit

A snack is something we eat if we feel a little hungry between meals. It should be smaller than a meal, so hotdog and chips is not a snack

5 .

Should you eat a snack before breakfast?

Yes - if no one else is awake

No - you should have a snack with your breakfast

Yes - if you are hungry

No - breakfast is the first meal of the day

You should always eat breakfast in the morning as this is the first meal of the day and will give you the energy you need to have fun and learn. If you are hungry mid-morning then you could ask for your first snack of the day

6 .

If you are eating a healthy snack at school and your friend says they are hungry what should you do?

Tell a teacher

Give them someone else’s

Ignore them

Share yours

Although it is nice to share with your friends, you should always tell a grown up if someone is hungry before giving them food as they may not be allowed to eat the same foods as you

7 .

When should we eat healthy snacks?

Whenever we want

Never

Between our meals if we are hungry

In the middle of the night

It is okay to have a healthy snack between your meals as long as it is not too close to the next meal as it might stop you from eating your meal if you are full

8 .

Why should we not choose snacks that are high in sugar?

They are too filling

They might rot our teeth

They taste bad

They are expensive

We should try and avoid eating too many sugary snacks as sugar is not needed by the body and it can rot our teeth. Instead you should choose snacks that are low in artificial sugar

9 .

What do you do if you want a snack?

Wait till your next meal

Go to the shop

Ask a grown up

Help yourself

If you are feeling hungry and would like a snack, you should tell the grown up who is looking after you. They will be able to decide if it is okay to have a snack and help you choose one

10 .

Which of the following is a healthy snack?

Apple

Ice cream

Chocolate bar

Crisps

An apple is a great choice for a healthy snack as it is a piece of fruit that contains vitamins needed by the body. An apple is also a good size for a snack as it will not be too filling between meals. Crisps, chocolate and ice cream are not healthy snacks as they contain lots of sugars and fats

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Healthy and safe foods

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)