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[quote=Anonymous]In my days as a director, I was always shocked by what qualified as an appropriate snack. We had to always serve "2 of 4", which meant some combination of dairy, grain, fruit/vegetable, and protein. There are guidelines in regards to nutrition but the person who mentioned nilla wafers is on the money--that's a typical "grain" that meets the guidelines, is easy and cheap to buy in bulk, and kids don't complain about eating. Add a cup of juice and you are meeting the standards. Oh, and that juice can't be a blend (like cranberry cocktail) but can be 100% apple juice and doesn't have to be watered.

It is harder to be thoughtful about healthy snacks but it's not a huge hassle. For my 4s, a typical afternoon snack was string cheese and apple slices (we bought them in bulk presliced to keep things easy) or mini whole wheat pitas with cream cheese. There were always kids who brought their own and we never policed their food, although we did let parents know when their kids requested what we served.[/quote]

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