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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1101, Healthy Snacks Handout.
This poster discusses the role of snacking, healthy snack ideas and provides tips for making healthy choices when snacking.
Topics
- Nutrition
- Health
- Snacks
- Snacking tips
- SNAP
Pages
- One 24 x 36 inches poster
See poster content below.
Healthy Snacks
Be an informed snacker.
- Choose fruits or vegetables to get a nutrition boost.
- Moderation is key to smart snacking.
- Look at the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods to find the serving size and ingredient list.
- Beware of advertising — all-natural, organic or multigrain doesn’t always mean nutritious.
Snack smart.
Combine a protein food and a carbohydrate food to create a snack that will keep you full and satisfied.
Protein:
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Nuts and seeds
- Peanut butter
- Cottage cheese
- Hard-boiled egg
Carbohydrate:
- Whole-grain cereal
- Whole-grain crackers
- Fruit
- Popcorn
- Raw vegetables
- Raisins
Improve your snack game by making healthy swaps.
Choose this:
- Pretzels, popcorn or whole-grain crackers
- Fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruit
- Water, low-fat milk, or 100% fruit juice
- Yogurt or pudding
- Peanut butter and apples
Instead of this:
- Chips
- Fruit snacks or candy
- Soda and other sweetend drinks
- Ice cream
- Candy bar
Fill the gap with snacks!
Consuming healthy snacks throughout the day can...
- Help you meet daily nutrient needs.
- Refuel your body and keep you full between meals.
- Provide extra energy and nutrients during a busy day.
Funded in part by USDA SNAP.
For more information, call MU Extension’s Show Me Nutrition line at 1-888-515-0016.
Need help stretching your food dollars? Contact your local resource center or go online to mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program.