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"   Now that school is underway, I&amp;#039;m sure you&amp;#039;re familiar with this scenario: It&amp;#039;s 3 p.m. and your kids hurl open the front door. Just as backpacks are being shed, you hear &amp;quot;What do we have to eat?&amp;quot; As a nutritionist and the mom of a 9 year-old boy, I&amp;#039;m well aware that snacking is an opportunity to curb between-meal hunger and fuel children with some healthy nutrients. But I&amp;#039;m also aware that over-snacking can wipe out an appetite for dinner. Even worse, inappropriate snacking (think cookies, candy, chips and other high-cal, low-nutrient goodies) doesn&amp;#039;t do a good job of filling people up and can ultimately lead to unwanted weight gain. Instead of turning to unfilling snack fare, try these suggestions. They&amp;#039;re designed to satisfy hungry tummies with healthy food-and won&amp;#039;t wipe out your kids&amp;#039; appetites for a family dinner. At home:  1 slice whole wheat toast spread with 2 teaspoons peanut butter and topped with \u00BD sliced banana. Dust with a shake of cinnamon for added flavor. \u00BD cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt mixed with1 tablespoon chocolate-covered raisins 1 cup snap peas served with 1/8 cup hummus for dipping 2 turkey slices spread with honey mustard, each wrapped around 1/8 of an avocado  On the go: Heading to practice, dance class, or a game after school? Here are some easy options to stash in your child&amp;#039;s backpack. Note that fresh food should be eaten within two hours of packing; otherwise, it should be packed in a lunch bag with an ice pack.   Kashi Peanutty Dark Chocolate Layered Granola Bars   Clif Kid Z Bar (any variety)  The Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Lite individual cheese   Fruit Bliss Soft Dried Apricots in on-the-go size   Sabra Hummus Single Serve packs   Mann&amp;#039;s Snack on the Go Vegetable Trays    Check out these other snack ideas, great for moms and kids alike. 50 Best Low-Calorie Snacks Best Snacks 100 Calories or Less The Best 100-Calorie Snacks Healthy Snacks, Kid Approved Healthy Kid-Friendly Snack Ideas "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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