Nine out of 10 people snack daily.

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True! This includes adults and kids.1 Because snacking is so popular, it's super-important to choose snacks that are nutrient-rich, portion-controlled and built right into your eating plan—not extra, unplanned treats.

Snacking can be good for kids.

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True! Wholesome snacks can help fill nutrition gaps in kids' diets. Kids might need to eat every three to four hours to give them a steady supply of energy.2

The top three foods kids snack on are fruit, cereal and yogurt.

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False! If only it were true. The top three snacks for kids are soft drinks, chips and sweets.3 These snacks are okay for occasional treats, but most snacks should be nutrient-rich. Learn about wholesome snacking for kids.

You should skip snacking if you're trying to lose weight.

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False! Actually, snacking may help you manage your weight. Research shows that going too long without eating might make you hungrier so you eat more calories at your next meal.4 The key? Choose nutritious snacks in portions that fit into your daily calorie budget.

Snacking helps feed your brain.

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True! Snacking may help prevent a drop in blood glucose (blood sugar), which could leave you feeling "low." Snacks also supply fuel for mental energy you need throughout the day.5

A nutritious mid-afternoon snack might ward off a stress-induced snack attack.

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True! Going too long without eating can make your blood glucose (blood sugar) dip, so you feel cranky and irritable.6 This could trigger an all-out stress-induced snack attack! Instead, plan a nutritious, portion-controlled snack to help keep your mood steady.