1. Snack Wise

2. 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 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

3. Name the Candy Bar

4. Name the Fruit or Vegetable

5. Name the Candy Bar (Answers)
Almond Joy
Mounds
Butterfinger
Twix
KitKat
Rolo
Baby Ruth
3 Musketeers
Snickers
Milky Way
Pay Day
100 Grand
Name the Candy Bar (Answers)

6. Name the Fruit or Vegetable
Avocado
Cucumber
Cantaloupe
Apple
Artichoke
Pomegranate
Red Cabbage
Papaya
Yam
Kiwi
Squash
Tomato
Name the Fruit or Vegetable
(Answers)

7. Healthy Snacking Rules
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!

8. Fat and Calories Calories Fat (grams) 107 3.5 grams 106 0.5 grams
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Regular
107
3.5 grams
Fat Free
106
0.5 grams
Peanut Butter
190
17 grams
Reduced Fat
12 grams
Ice Cream
145
8 grams
Nonfat 90
1.5 grams

9. Which has fewer calories ?
17 French fries
1 ounce of pretzels
1 ounce of chips
1 cup of noodles

10. Which has fewer calories ?
17 French fries
1 ounce of pretzels
152 calories
197 calories
1 ounce of chips
1 cup of noodles

11. Which has fewer calories ?
12 ounces 100% juice
12 ounces of cola
12 ounces orange soda
12 ounces low-fat milk

12. Which has fewer calories ?
12 ounces of cola
12 ounces 100% juice
179 calories
154 calories
12 ounces orange soda
12 ounces low-fat milk

13. 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

14. Reading Labels

15. 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 %

16. Reading Labels 500 calories 24 grams of fat
How many calories would you consume if you eat the whole package?
500 calories
How many grams of fat?
24 grams of fat

17. 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

18. When Snacking… Healthy Snacking Rules Fat vs. calories
Remember to read the Food Labels!
Sit Down and Enjoy!

19. Questions?

20. Activity
Label Reading