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Snack Wise
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Project Sponsors • USDA Project Funded
through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• School District of Philadelphia
• Department of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel University
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Name the Candy Bar
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Name the Fruit or Vegetable
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Almond Joy Mounds Butterfinger Twix
KitKat Rolo Baby Ruth 3 Musketeers
Snickers Milky Way Pay Day 100 Grand
Name the Candy Bar (Answers)
6 Name the Fruit or Vegetable
(Answers)
Apple Cantaloupe Cucumber Avocado
Pomegranate Red Cabbage Papaya
Artichoke
Yam Kiwi Tomato
Squash
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Healthy Snacking Tips
• S: Smaller Portions • N: Not in front of the TV • A: Am I really hungry? • C: Choose low-fat foods from MyPlate • K: Kitchen is a good place to eat • S: Sit Down, Slow Down, Savor and Enjoy!
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Fat and Calories Calories Fat (grams)
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Regular 107 3.5 grams Fat Free 106 0.5 grams
Peanut Butter Regular 190 17 grams
Reduced Fat 190 12 grams Ice Cream
Regular 145 8 grams Nonfat 90 1.5 grams
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Which has fewer calories?
17 French fries
1 cup noodles 1 ounce chips
1 ounce pretzels
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Which has fewer calories?
17 French fries
1 cup noodles 1 ounce chips
1 ounce pretzels
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To have balance, look beyond the calories…
12 ounces low-fat milk
12 ounces cola 12 ounces 100% juice
12 ounces orange soda
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Healthier Snack Options • Low fat yogurt • Veggies and low fat
dip • String cheese • Pretzels • Peanut butter & jelly
toast • Low fat microwave
popcorn • Fruits
• Granola bars • Baked tortilla chips
& salsa • Peanut butter &
celery sticks • Low-fat or skim milk • Graham crackers &
milk • Cereal & milk
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Reading Labels
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Percent Daily Value (%DV) • Shows how a food fits into a daily diet • Based on 2000 calorie diet • Interpreting Percent Daily value
– 5% is Low – 20% is High
• Fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium should have a low %
• Fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C should have a high %
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Reading Labels How many calories would you consume if you eat the whole package?
How many grams of fat?
500 calories
24 grams of fat
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Reading Labels Which nutrients have high
values? Fat, sodium, and calcium Which nutrients have low
values? Vitamin A, Vitamin C & Iron What nutrient is this food
lacking? Dietary Fiber
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When Snacking… • Healthy snacking tips • Fat vs. calories • Remember to read the food labels! • Sit down and enjoy!
Questions?
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Activity Label Reading