1. Choose healthy snacks by reading Nutrition Facts Labels
Snack Wise
Choose healthy snacks by reading Nutrition Facts Labels

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. Healthy Snacking Tips S: Smaller Portions N: Not in front of the TV
A: Am I really hungry?
C: Choose nutrient-dense foods from MyPlate
K: Kitchen is a good place to eat
S: Sit Down, Slow Down, Savor and Enjoy!

6. Healthy Shifts We can make simple shifts in snack choices to:
Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats
Reduce sodium intake

7. Healthy Snacking Shifts

8. Healthy Snack Ideas
Any whole or cut up fresh fruit Frozen, dried, or canned fruit Cut raw veggies with low-fat dip/dressing Salsa Peanut butter Hummus Nuts/seeds Hard boiled egg
Whole grain crackers Granola/cereal bar Baked tortilla or pita chips Air-popped popcorn Low-fat yogurt String cheese Low-fat or fat-free milk

9. Why Read Labels? Helps you decide if a food is a healthy choice
Know what you are consuming before you eat it
Calories
Nutrients
Ingredients
Added sugars
Whole grains
Allergens

10. Nutrition Labels: Current vs. New

11. What’s Different

12. Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
Start Here:
Serving Size
Servings per Container
Check Calories
Limit:
Fat, Sodium, Cholesterol, Added Sugars
% Daily Value
20% or more is High
5% or less is Low
Get More:
Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber

13. Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
How many calories would you consume if you ate the whole package?
230 calories x 8 servings = calories
How many grams of fat?
8 grams x 8 servings = grams of fat
How many grams of added sugars?
10 grams x 8 servings = grams of added sugar

14. Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
Which nutrients have a high % Daily Value?
Added sugars, Calcium, Iron
Which nutrients have a low % Daily Value?
Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Potassium
Is this food a healthy choice?
High in Calcium & Iron
Low in Saturated fat & cholesterol
High in added sugars

15. Healthy Snacking Summary
What
Nutrient-dense foods low in added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium
Why
Provide your body with energy because you’re hungry
When
In between meals
Where
Away from distractions
How
Eat slowly and enjoy your snack!
Read Labels

16. Activity: Nutrition Labels
Choose two products with nutrition labels
Answer the questions for your products using the label
Which products are healthy choices?

17. Questions?