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Dairy Council Digest Archives

Healthy Snacking For Healthy Kids
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Theresa A. Nicklas, Dr. P.H., LDN
Professor
USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center
Baylor College of Medicine,
Department of Pediatrics
Houston, TX

Robert D. Murray, M.D
Borden Center for Nutrition & Wellness
Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Children's Hospital
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

• Summary

• Introduction

• An Overview of Kids' Snacking

• Nutritional and Health Benefits of Dairy Foods as Snacks

• Conclusion

• References