1. SMART SNACKING By: D’Jillisser Kelly Health 640

2. What Are Snacks? Snacks is defined as small portions of food or drinks which an individual consumes between meals.

3. Vitamins Intake Smart Smacking Healthy snacks are enriched with vitamins and nutrients. Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E

4. Food Groups The food pyramid consists of: Grains Fruits/ Vegetable Meats, Poultry & Nuts Dairy Fats, Oils & Sweets

5. Snacking is Okay! The human body constantly burns calories Therefore it constantly needs fuel in the form of food

6. Healthy Nuts Eating nuts are a great source of proteins and is great for reducing heart disease Almonds Hazelnuts Walnuts

7. Fruits A fruit is a product of a plant growth, such as: Bananas Apples Pears Watermelon Eating fruits, the first part of your day will cleanse your body!

8. Got Dairy? Dairy products can provide a great source of Calcium Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E

9. Got Water? Water is essential for your body, the consumption of water keeps you hydrated, helps you think clear and keeps you looking youthful!

10. Late Night Snacking? What matter is, what and how much you eat, not the time of the day you choose to eat.

11. Emotional Eating Emotional eating usually leads to overeating/snacking. Do you eat when you are stressed? Do you eat when you are not hungry? Do you reward yourself with food Does food make you feel safe?

12. Smart Snacking In School’s Students across the country are now offered more healthier choices of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains implemented into their meals.

13. Smart Snacking Tips Chew slowly Snack mindfully Listen to your body Snack on citrus fruit Indulge in a small treat

14. Healthy Snack Recipes Fruit, cheese & whole grain crackers Peanut butter & banana slices Yogurt topped with granola Baked tortilla chips with salsa and beans

15. Biblical Scripture “ So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God’ 1 Corinthians 10:31

16. Wrap Up Patience Positive attitude Small portions of snacks: fruits & vegetables Drink 8 cups of water daily Stay committed to a healthy lifestyle Peace, Love & Health

17. Thank You!

18. References 1.Blake et al. Nutrition: From Science To You. Pearson Education, 2014 2.United States Department of Agriculture. Smart Snacks in School.http://www.fns.usda.gov/healthierschoolday/tools-schools- focusing-smart-snacks 3.Help Guide Organization. Emotional Eating. http://www.helpguide.org/articles/diet-weight-loss/emotional-eating.htm 4.Ritter, J. (2009, 04). 'Healthy' snacks: A new definition. Automatic Merchandiser, 51, 56-58,60. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/doc view/217853985?accountid=12085 5.Chaplin, K., & Smith, A. P. (2011). DEFINITIONS AND PERCEPTIONS OF SNACKING. Current Topics in Nutraceuticals Research, 9(1), 53-59. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/doc view/919438987?accountid=12085

19. Reference Continue 6.Dietary differences? keep breakfast satisfying with smart substitutions. (2015, Oct 13). University Wire Retrieved from http://ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.pr oquest.com/docview/1721888899?accountid=12085 7.Kn, R. (2012, Sep 19). Be smart when you pick snacks and drinks. Times News Retrieved from http://ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.pr oquest.com/docview/1041232921?accountid=12085 8.King James Version. Holy Bible: 1 Corinthians 10:31