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Snacks: Small Amount Of Food, Potentially Big Impact On Diet

Sarah Gilbert
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A Purdue expert says parents should pay close attention to what their kids are eating at snack time.

Nutrition science assistant professor Heather Eicher-Miller says while snacks are traditionally smaller than meals, their effect on children’s diets may be significant.