Is nutella chocolate spread healthy or unhealthy? is it ok to give to a child for a snack?

Candy: Think of Nutella the same way you think of candy. It is a treat to be used sparingly. Ok, perhaps it is a notch better than candy as it does have some hazelnuts in there. But otherwise, its straight sugar. A small amount once a week is ok for a treat. I'd avoid thinking of this as a breakfast food that is good for your child!

Depends: Nutella has a lot of calories, fat, and sugar. Probably not the best choice for a child's snack. That being said, if your child is at an otherwise healthy weight, I don't think there's anything wrong with the occasional whole wheat toast with Nutella :)