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should young children be allowed to snack between meals? multiple choice yes, because they have relatively high nutrient needs, but can only eat a small amount of food at one time. no, because it will decrease their appetite and limit food intake at mealtimes. no, because snacking contributes to high rates of childhood obesity. yes, because children need more sugar and salt than adults.

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yes, because they have relatively high nutrient needs but only can eat a small amount of food at one time

Step-by-step explanation:

A child need a lot of nutrients to grow and a ‘snack’ can mean many things for example an apple with a little bit of choclate or an orange with some Chips, the snack need to be healthy and effecting for the child’s digestive and growth spurt

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