Q. I would like to give my children healthier snacks.  Now they tend to get things like potato chips, banana chips, the round buns, the trail mix with dried fruit and nuts.  I also try to insist on a fruit.  But I read that snacking can cause them to put on weight.  Am I giving them too much food?  Should I try to wean them off the snacking and just have their regular meals?  Wouldn't want them to grow obese.  Help please. Continue reading →