Snack Wise Choose healthy snacks by reading Nutrition
Snack Wise Choose healthy snacks by reading Nutrition Facts Labels
Project Sponsors Funded by USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) through PA Department of Human Services (DHS) School District of Philadelphia Drexel University Department of Nutrition Sciences
Snacking Questions What are your favorite snacks? Where do you get your snacks? When do you eat your snacks? Where do you eat your snacks?
What is a Snack? A small amount of food eaten in between meals Meant to provide and energy and nutrients to hold you over until the next meal Can be part of a healthy eating style if you choose the right snacks
Healthy Snacking Tips S: Smaller Portions N: Not in front of the TV A: Am I really hungry? C: Choose nutrient-dense foods from My. Plate K: Kitchen is a good place to eat S: Sit Down, Slow Down, Savor and Enjoy!
Healthy Shifts We can make simple shifts in snack choices to: Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats Reduce sodium intake
Healthy Snacking Shifts
Healthy Snack Ideas Any whole or cut up fresh fruit Frozen, dried, or canned fruit Cut raw veggies with low-fat dip/dressing Whole grain crackers Granola/cereal bar Baked tortilla or pita chips Air-popped popcorn Salsa Low-fat yogurt Peanut butter String cheese Hummus Low-fat or fat-free milk Nuts/seeds Hard boiled egg
Why Read Labels? Helps you decide if a food is a healthy choice Know what you are consuming before you eat it Ø Calories Ø Nutrients Ø Ingredients § Added sugars § Whole grains § Allergens
Nutrition Labels: Current vs. New
What’s Different
Reading Nutrition Facts Labels Start Here: Serving Size Servings per Container Check Calories Limit: Fat, Sodium, Cholesterol, Added Sugars Get More: Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber % Daily Value 20% or more is High 5% or less is Low
Reading Nutrition Facts Labels How many calories would you consume if you ate the whole package? How many grams of fat? 230 calories x 8 servings = 1840 calories 8 grams x 8 servings = 64 grams of fat How many grams of added sugars? 10 grams x 8 servings = 80 grams of added sugar
Reading Nutrition Facts Labels Which nutrients have a high % Daily Value? Which nutrients have a low % Daily Value? Added sugars, Calcium, Iron Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Potassium Is this food a healthy choice? High in Calcium & Iron Low in Saturated fat & cholesterol High in added sugars
Healthy Snacking Summary What Why In between meals Where Provide your body with energy because you’re hungry When Nutrient-dense foods low in added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium Read Labels Away from distractions How Eat slowly and enjoy your snack!
Activity: Nutrition Labels Choose two products with nutrition labels Answer the questions for your products using the label Which products are healthy choices?
Questions?
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