Baked potato chips are better than fried, says Fernstrom — not necessarily because they have less calories, but because they're less oily and have a better "mouth feel." It's important to give your kids food that tastes less "fried" or greasy, so they don't get accustomed it... or, as she puts it, "Don't feed the fat tooth." Low-calorie popcorn, which provides lots of crunch and salty flavors, is a great way to satisfy those cravings for chips.

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