I suggest that you base your choice on the preferences of your kids, but also on the effects it may have on their dental health. Despite the image of being healthy, some foods are merely candy in disguise, and can, in fact, be worse for kids' teeth than more traditional candy. Because of their grain content, they do not get cleared from the mouth as quickly as a more sugar based candy, such as jelly beans. The longer a food stays in the mouth, the longer the acid producing bacteria are exposed to the teeth. The goal is to minimize this time.
More frequent eating has the same effect.
Often, kids who snack on a continual basis never allow the acid to be cleared from their mouth, resulting in more tooth decay than less frequent eaters. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals. Inc. Legal Disclaimer. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment.