Choose healthy snacks by reading Nutrition Facts Labels

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Choose healthy snacks by reading Nutrition Facts Labels Snack Wise Choose healthy snacks by reading Nutrition Facts Labels

Project Sponsors Funded by USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) through PA Department of Human Services (DHS) School District of Philadelphia Drexel University Department of Nutrition Sciences

Snacking Questions What are your favorite snacks? Where do you get your snacks? When do you eat your snacks? Where do you eat your snacks?

What is a Snack? A small amount of food eaten in between meals Meant to provide and energy and nutrients to hold you over until the next meal Can be part of a healthy eating style if you choose the right snacks

Healthy Snacking Tips S: Smaller Portions N: Not in front of the TV A: Am I really hungry? C: Choose nutrient-dense foods from MyPlate K: Kitchen is a good place to eat S: Sit Down, Slow Down, Savor and Enjoy!

Healthy Shifts We can make simple shifts in snack choices to: Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats Reduce sodium intake

Healthy Snacking Shifts

Healthy Snack Ideas Any whole or cut up fresh fruit Frozen, dried, or canned fruit Cut raw veggies with low-fat dip/dressing Salsa Peanut butter Hummus Nuts/seeds Hard boiled egg Whole grain crackers Granola/cereal bar Baked tortilla or pita chips Air-popped popcorn Low-fat yogurt String cheese Low-fat or fat-free milk

Why Read Labels? Helps you decide if a food is a healthy choice Know what you are consuming before you eat it Calories Nutrients Ingredients Added sugars Whole grains Allergens

Nutrition Labels: Current vs. New

What’s Different

Reading Nutrition Facts Labels Start Here: Serving Size Servings per Container Check Calories Limit: Fat, Sodium, Cholesterol, Added Sugars % Daily Value 20% or more is High 5% or less is Low Get More: Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber

Reading Nutrition Facts Labels How many calories would you consume if you ate the whole package? 230 calories x 8 servings = 1840 calories How many grams of fat? 8 grams x 8 servings = 64 grams of fat How many grams of added sugars? 10 grams x 8 servings = 80 grams of added sugar

Reading Nutrition Facts Labels Which nutrients have a high % Daily Value? Added sugars, Calcium, Iron Which nutrients have a low % Daily Value? Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Potassium Is this food a healthy choice? High in Calcium & Iron Low in Saturated fat & cholesterol High in added sugars

Healthy Snacking Summary What Nutrient-dense foods low in added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium Why Provide your body with energy because you’re hungry When In between meals Where Away from distractions How Eat slowly and enjoy your snack! Read Labels

Activity: Nutrition Labels Choose two products with nutrition labels Answer the questions for your products using the label Which products are healthy choices?

Questions?