Snack Wise
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
KitKat
Snickers
Mounds
Rolo
Milky Way
Butterfinger
Twix
Baby Ruth
3 Musketeers
Pay Day
100 Grand
Name the Candy Bar
(Answers)
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Cucumber
Cantaloupe
Apple
Pomegranate
Avocado
Artichoke
Red Cabbage
Papaya
Yam
Kiwi
Tomato
Squash
Name the Fruit or Vegetable
(Answers)
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Healthy Snacking Tips
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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)
107
106
3.5 grams
0.5 grams
190
190
17 grams
12 grams
145
90
8 grams
1.5 grams
Oatmeal Raisin
Cookie
Regular
Fat Free
Peanut Butter
Regular
Reduced Fat
Ice Cream
Regular
Nonfat
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Which has fewer calories?
17 French fries
1 cup noodles
1 ounce pretzels
1 ounce chips
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Which has fewer calories?
17 French fries
1 cup noodles
1 ounce pretzels
1 ounce chips
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To have balance, look beyond the calories…
12 ounces 100% juice
12 ounces cola
12 ounces orange soda
12 ounces low-fat milk11
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 nutrients have low
values?
Vitamin A, Vitamin C & Iron
What nutrient is this food
lacking?
Dietary Fiber
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When Snacking…
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Healthy snacking tips
Fat vs. calories
Remember to read the food labels!
Sit down and enjoy!
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Questions?
Activity
Label Reading
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