1. HEALTHY SNACKING Do now: List 3 of your favorite snacks. How often do you eat those snacks?

2. WHAT IS A HEALTHY SNACK? 1. A snack is a portion of food that is smaller than a regular meal. 2. Healthy snacks are low in sugar and low in fat 3. Healthy snacks act as a nutritious filler of vitamins and energy your body needs.

3. HEALTHY SNACKING TIPS 4. Do not wait too long between meals.

4. HEALTHY SNACKING TIPS 5. Put healthy snacks within eyesight. EG: On a kitchen table or countertop

5. HEALTHY SNACKING TIPS 6. Take your snacks out of the packaging and put them in smaller containers.

6. HEALTHY SNACKING TIP 7. Don’t let yourself get thirsty. 8. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

7. HEALTHY SNACKING TIPS 9. Take a walk 10. A brisk 15 minute walk can take your mind off of craving a snack.

8. HEALTHY SNACKING TIPS 11. Eat slower. 12. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain you are full.

9. HEALTHY SNACKING TIPS 13. Do not snack while distracted or stressed. 14. Multitasking while you are eating can cause you to eat more than you intend. 15. When you are stressed your body releases a hormone that stimulate your appetite and junk food cravings.

10. HEALTHY SNACKING TIPS 16. Plan what you will eat and use measuring cups. 17. Start by planning 2-3 meals a day with 2-3 150 calorie snacks each day. 18. Using measuring cups to pour out the serving size and only eat that amount.

11. JUNK FOOD JERRY Junk Food Jerry is a high school student who loves to come home from school and sit in front of the TV with a huge bag of potato chips as he does his homework. Although his mother buys fruits and vegetables for the family, Junk Food Jerry never wants to get up and get them. When it is time for dinner he is always the first one done his meal, leaving the rest of the family at the table while he goes back to the TV and his potato chips. How can you help Junk Food Jerry become a healthy snacker?