Snack Wise

Name the Candy Bar

Name the Fruit or Vegetable

Name the Candy Bar (Answers) Almond Joy Mounds Butterfinger Twix KitKat Rolo Baby Ruth 3 Musketeers Snickers Milky Way Pay Day 100 Grand Name the Candy Bar (Answers)

Name the Fruit or Vegetable Avocado Cucumber Cantaloupe Apple Artichoke Pomegranate Red Cabbage Papaya Yam Kiwi Squash Tomato Name the Fruit or Vegetable (Answers)

Healthy Snacking Tips S: Smaller Portions N: Not in front of the TV (#4) 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!

What are calories? (#5) You hear people say “That’s loaded with calories!” What does that mean? Definition: A calorie is the energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius. The important word is ENERGY. Calories are the energy that fuels our bodies. The get energy from what we eat and drink. We use energy by physical activity.

How are they determined? Here’s how many calories are in 1 gram of each: Carbohydrate = 4 calories Proteins = 4 calories Fats = 9 calories

Fat and Calories Calories Fat (grams) 107 3.5 grams 106 0.5 grams Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Regular 107 3.5 grams Fat Free 106 0.5 grams Peanut Butter 190 17 grams Reduced Fat 12 grams Ice Cream 145 8 grams Nonfat 90 1.5 grams

Which has fewer calories? 17 French fries 1 ounce pretzels 1 ounce chips 1 cup noodles

Which has fewer calories? 17 French fries 1 ounce pretzels 152 calories 197 calories 1 ounce chips 1 cup noodles

To have balance, look beyond the calories… 12 ounces cola 12 ounces 100% juice 179 calories 154 calories Orange soda 12 ounces orange soda 12 ounces low-fat milk

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

Percent Daily Value (%DV) (#6-9) 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 %

Reading Labels 500 calories 24 grams of fat How many calories would you consume if you eat the whole package? 500 calories How many grams of fat? 24 grams of fat

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

When Snacking… Healthy snacking tips Fat vs. calories Remember to read the food labels! Sit down and enjoy!

Activity Label Reading

Project Sponsors USDA Project Funded through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) School District of Philadelphia Department of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel University