5 Healthy Back-to-School Snacks Your Kids Will Love

Back-to-school time can get pretty hectic. With all the school supplies you need to buy, after-school pick-ups you need to organize, and lunches you need to pack, things can get a bit overwhelming.

You want your kid to be feeling and doing their best at school, and that all starts with the right nutrition. Making sure your kid is eating right has a host of health benefits, including stabilized energy, improved school performance, balanced mood, and a healthy weight — not to mention fuel for their developing body and brain. Ditch the prepackaged snacks, and opt for these healthier kid-approved eats instead.

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Brittany Doohan

Brittany Doohan was the Content Director at HealthiNation and is currently the Editorial Director at Medscape. Through her work with Medscape, she won a Silver Telly Award in May 2022 for "Sleepless Nation: A Public Health Epidemic — Episode 2: A Decade Without a Diagnosis." She has worked in health journalism and video production for more than 8 years, and loves the challenge of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand and creative way.

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Brian Clista, MD

Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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