1. 1 For Kids Healthy Snacking. In a Nutshell.

2. Can you name some healthy snacks?

3. Healthy Snacks can be found in all food groups!

4. Crazy about Nuts

5. What Is a Nut?

13. No

14. What Is a Nut? 14 No!

15. What Is a Nut? No!

16. What Is a Nut?

17. No!

18. What Is a Nut? A Nut Is: Food High in protein for strong muscles High in healthy fats High in vitamin and minerals we need Used in lots of recipes Loved by people all over the world AND

19. What Is a Nut? A Nut Is:

20. What Is a Nut?

21. Let’s look at these one at a time.

22. A Nut is: A Food! Most nuts grow on trees Can you name some nuts?

23. A Nut is: Did you mention: Almonds Brazil nuts Cashews Hazelnuts Macadamia Pistachios Walnuts

24. A Nut Is: High in healthy fats We need some fat in our diet A serving of nuts is 1 oz, or about 1/4 cup

25. A Nut Is: High in vitamins and minerals we need Nuts have some calcium, and a lot of magnesium. What’s the big deal with magnesium?

26. High in Vitamins and Minerals Everybody make a fist. Yes, right now Squeeze it tight Calcium helps your muscles close Open your fist Magnesium helps your muscles open up

27. High in Vitamins and Minerals Calcium and magnesium work together so you can: Wake up Eat your lunch Use a pencil Kick a soccer ball And brush your teeth before bed

28. Nuts are used in lots of recipes Nut Butter Cookies Parfaits Bread Trail Mix Salads

29. How Pistachios Stack Up Number of nuts in a 1 oz serving 50403020010 Macadamia Almond Walnut Cashew Pistachio

30. How Pistachios Stack Up Protein Nuts are a great snack because they have protein. Mixed with all the other nutrients, the protein helps keep you from being hungry until dinner.

31. How Pistachios Stack Up Protein Pistachios have 6 grams of protein – The average 3 rd grader needs about 30 grams a day Here’s what that looks like: Daily Protein Needs

32. ACTIVITY! Name as many healthy snacks for each food group you can!

33. Another kid Crazy for Nuts! Thanks for being NUTTY with me! © 2010 by the American Dietetic Association