Transcript Snack Wise - Drexel University

Snack Wise
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 800-692-7462. This
institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Healthy Snacking Rules
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S: Smaller Portions
N: Not in front of the TV
A: Am I really hungry?
C: Choose low fat foods from the pyramid
K: Kitchen is a good place to eat
S: Sit Down, Slow Down, Savor and Enjoy!
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Name the Candy Bar
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Name the Fruit or Vegetable
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Almond Joy
KitKat
Snickers
Mounds
Rolo
Milky Way
Butterfinger
Twix
Baby Ruth
3 Musketeers
Pay Day
100 Grand
Name the Candy Bar
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Apple
Potato
Onion
Cantaloupe
Avocado
Artichoke
Red Cabbage
Papaya
Yam
Kiwi
Tomato
Squash
Name the Fruit or Vegetable
(Answers)
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How Many Calories Do I Need?
Activity Level
Sedentary
Moderately
Active
Active
Female 14-18
1800
2000
2400
Male
2200
2400-2800
2800-3200
Gender
Age
14-18
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Reading Labels
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Reading Labels
How many calories would you
consume if you eat the
whole package?
500 calories
How many grams of fat?
24 grams of fat
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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 %
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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
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Fat or Calories
Calories
Fat (g)
107
106
3.5g
0.5g
190
190
17g
12g
145
90
8g
1.5g
Oatmeal Raisin
Regular
Fat Free
Peanut Butter
Regular
Reduced Fat
Ice Cream
Regular
Nonfat
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Which has fewer calories ?
17 French fries
1 oz of pretzels
1 cup of noodles
1 oz of chips
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Which has fewer calories ?
17 French fries
1 oz of pretzels
1 cup of noodles
1 oz of chips
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Which has fewer calories ?
12 ounces 100% juice
12 ounces of cola
12 ounces orange soda
12 ounces low-fat milk
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Which has fewer calories ?
12 ounces 100% juice
12 ounces orange soda
12 ounces of cola
12 ounces low-fat milk17
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
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Activity
Label Reading
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