Plus what to look for when buying this snack.

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Key Takeaways

Nutritious snack choices are an important part of a healthy eating pattern.

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But if you think choosingbaked potato chipsover regular chips is the obvious healthier choice, you may be mistaken.

This can also be noted for other flavored regular chipswere looking at you, sour cream and onion.

Potato chips are also easy (and dare we say, more delicious) to make at home.