Health Tip: Snacking After School

Snacking may be the first thing on a child's mind after school. But young ones should also take steps to prevent getting sick.

The Foodsafety.gov website offers these tips:

• Make sure children immediately refrigerate all lunch bags and leftovers.
• Teach children to wash hands before preparing or eating a snack.
• Make sure they use clean utensils.
• Have children wash all vegetables and fruit, even if these foods will be peeled.