Better-for-you snacks typically have which combination of traits compared to traditional crispy snack foods?

• A. More Fiber, Fewer Calories, and Less Sodium
• B. Less Fiber, More Calories, and More Sodium
• C. More Fiber, More Calories, and More Sodium
• D. Less Fiber, Fewer Calories, and Less Sodium

Answer: (A)

Better-for-you snacks typically improve the nutrient profile by boosting fiber while trimming calories and sodium compared with traditional crispy snacks. More fiber helps you feel fuller longer and supports digestive health, which is a common goal of these snacks. Fewer calories makes it easier to manage energy intake, and less sodium supports heart health and reduces the risk of high blood pressure. The combination of more fiber, fewer calories, and less sodium best matches the goal of making a snack healthier overall.

Options that reduce fiber or increase calories or sodium don’t align as well with that goal. For example, a choice with less fiber but fewer calories and less sodium misses the fiber benefit that drives fullness and gut health. A choice with more fiber but more calories and more sodium adds calories and sodium back in despite the fiber gain. A choice with more fiber and more calories and more sodium improves fiber but increases energy and salt intake, which isn’t ideal for a healthier snack profile.