Eating a balanced diet is one aspect of Health Education taught to children in KS1. In this quiz, written specifically for children in years 1 and 2, we look at snacks and how to incorprorate them into a healthy diet.
Sometimes we can get hungry between our meals. If that happens you may want to choose a snack.The choice you make can be important. It's very tempting to always choose chocolate, biscuits or crisps as a snack. This is OK sometimes, but fruit it a much healthier option, so try to pick that at least as often as you choose a less heathy snack..
So, let's see if you know which snacks are good for you and which are not. Good luck!
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Healthy and safe foods
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Healthy snacks can give us energy if we are feeling tired and replace the vitamins that we need to stay healthy
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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
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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
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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
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