Snack Wise

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Snack Wise
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Project Sponsors

• USDA project funded through the Food Stamp
  Program

• School District of Philadelphia

• Nutrition Center,
  Department of Bioscience Biotechnology
  Drexel University
  

Funded by the PENNSYLVANIA NUTRITION EDUCATION
TRACKS, a part of USDAs Food Stamp Program. To
find out how the Food Stamp Program can help you
buy healthy foods, contact the PA Department of
Public Welfares 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
Baby Ruth
3 Musketeers
KitKat
Rolo
Milky Way
Snickers
Pay Day
100 Grand
Name the Candy Bar (Answers)
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Avocado
Cucumber
Cantaloupe
Apple
Artichoke
Pomegranate
Red Cabbage
Papaya
Yam
Kiwi
Squash
Tomato
Name the Fruit or Vegetable (Answers)
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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 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 ounce of pretzels
1 ounce of chips
1 cup of noodles
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Which has fewer calories ?
108 calories
265 calories
17 French fries
1 ounce of pretzels
152 calories
197 calories
1 ounce of chips
1 cup of noodles
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Which has fewer calories ?
12 ounces of cola
12 ounces 100 juice
12 ounces low-fat milk
12 ounces orange soda
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Which has fewer calories ?
155 calories
164 calories
12 ounces of cola
12 ounces 100 juice
179 calories
154 calories
12 ounces low-fat milk
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?
500 calories
How many grams of fat?
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 Iron
• What 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!

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Questions?
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Activity

• Label Reading