Eat Well platform urges parents to choose healthy school snacks

The Eat Well awareness platform has urged parents to select healthy school snacks for their children that combine good taste with nutritional value, helping to boost their energy throughout the school day.

The platform highlighted the importance of including foods rich in vitamins and minerals—such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains—in school snacks to ensure children benefit from the calories they consume.

Conversely, it warned that foods high in added sugars and fats, like sugary drinks and fast food, lack the essential vitamins and minerals needed for children's growth.

Eat Well stressed that simply counting calories is not enough; parents should also consider the source and nutritional benefit of foods, choosing options that nourish and support children's health.