1. Drexel University Nutrition Center
Snack Wise
Drexel University Nutrition Center

2. 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 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 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

3. Eat.Right.Now Nutrition Education Program
Mission: to provide nutrition education to food stamp eligible adults and children in the Philadelphia community
Official Nutrition Education Program of the School District of Philadelphia
Nutrition activities provided by trained nutrition educators

4. What We Do Nutrition education in the classroom
Nutrition lessons for teachers
Health fairs, Science fairs
Assembly programs
Girls and Boys Clubs
Cooking clubs
Fruit markets
Training for School Personnel
Home and School meetings
Parent workshops
School Health Council
Sports Nutrition
Career fairs

5. Prevalence of Overweight in Youth

6. Overweight Youth = Obese Adults
National Institute for Health Care Management, Nov 2003

7. Why prevention is necessary
We must intensify our efforts for early identification and early prevention of overweight and obesity, or we are going to have the first generation of children who are not going to live as long as their parents.
George Blackburn, MD, Associate Director, Division of Nutrition, Harvard Medical School

8. Name the Candy Bar

9. Name the Fruit or Vegetable

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

11. Name the Fruit or Vegetable
Avocado
Cantaloupe
Onion
Apple
Artichoke
Potato
Red Cabbage
Papaya
Yam
Kiwi
Squash
Tomato
Name the Fruit or Vegetable
(Answers)

12. Parents have a key role in Healthy Snacking
Snacks are important for growth and energy needs of kids
Continue to introduce new foods to your child, especially fruits and vegetables
Find out what your child is willing to eat and introduce new foods that may have similar tastes
Control portions
Look for ways to “hide” fruits and vegetables in healthy snacks
Make healthier snack options available to your children

13. Reading Labels

14. 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

15. 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 %

16. 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

17. Activity
Label Reading

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

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

20. Which has fewer calories ?
12 ounces of cola
12 ounces 100% juice
179 calories
154 calories
12 ounces orange soda
12 ounces low-fat milk

21. 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

22. Any Questions??