Snack Wise

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Project Sponsors

• School District of Philadelphia

• Nutrition Center, Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology Drexel University

• USDA project funded through the Food Stamp Program

Funded by the PENNSYLVANIA NUTRITION EDUCATION TRACKS, a part of USDA’s Food Stamp Program. To find out how the Food Stamp Program can help you buy healthy foods,

contact the PA Department of Public Welfare’s tool-free helpline at 800-692-7462. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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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)

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Name the Fruit or Vegetable

(Answers)

Apple Cantaloupe Cucumber Avocado

Pomegranate Red Cabbage Papaya

Artichoke

Yam KiwiTomato

Squash

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Healthy Snacking Rules

• S: Smaller Portions • N: Not in front of the TV• A: Am I really hungry? • C: Choose low fat foods from the

pyramid• 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 Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Cookie

Regular 107 3.5 gramsFat Free 106 0.5 grams

Peanut ButterPeanut ButterRegular 190 17 grams

Reduced Fat 190 12 grams

Ice CreamIce Cream Regular 145 8 gramsNonfat 90 1.5 grams

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Which has fewer calories ?

17 French fries

1 cup of noodles 1 ounce of chips

1 ounce of pretzels

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Which has fewer calories ?

17 French fries

1 cup of noodles 1 ounce of chips

1 ounce of pretzels

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Which has fewer calories ?

12 ounces low-fat milk

12 ounces of cola12 ounces 100% juice

12 ounces orange soda

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Which has fewer calories ?

12 ounces low-fat milk

12 ounces of cola12 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 LabelsHow 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 nutrient has a low

value? Vitamin A, Vitamin C & IronWhat nutrient is this food

lacking? Dietary Fiber

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When Snacking…

• Healthy Snacking Rules

• Fat vs. calories

• Remember to read the Food Labels!

• Sit Down and Enjoy!

Questions?

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Activity

Label Reading