1. Snack Wise

2. Name the Candy Bar

3. Name the Fruit or Vegetable

4. 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)

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

6. 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!

7. 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.

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

9. 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

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

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

13. 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

14. 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

16. 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 %

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. Activity
Label Reading

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