Kids Eat Right - Will Snacking Spoil My Teen's Appetite?

Will Snacking Spoil My Teen's Appetite?

by Roberta Duyff, MS RD FADA

Ages: Teen

Topics: Myths, Snacks

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Eaten two or three hours before meals, a small snack won't ruin your appetite. Snacks may quell hunger pangs so you are less likely to overeat at the next meal.

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About the author:

Roberta Duyff, MS RD FADA

Author of "Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, Fourth Edition" and "365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Association" (both published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New Jersey).

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