Grab Snacks Brochure - Kids a Cookin

Quick & EasyEat Smart.Play Hard. Try These Quick, Easy,Healthy Snacks] Popcorn or pretzels] Snack size yogurt or pudding] Fresh, canned, or dried fruit] Celery sticks with low-fat cream cheese] Frozen grapes, banana slices, or popsiclesmade from 100% juice] Peanut butter and fruit sandwich (try appleslices, banana, or raisins)] Whole-grain crackers and cheese] Baby carrots with a low-fat dip] Rice cakes with peanut butter] Tortilla with refried beans, cheese, lettuce,and salsa] Pita sandwich with tuna and lettuce] Mini-pizzas made with English muffins orpita bread] Vegetable and noodle soup] Baked or microwaved potato topped withplain yogurt or cheeseDid you knowthat healthysnacks…A Can supply abig part of thefood andnutrition kidsneed for energy.A Are great asmini-meals inaddition toregular meals.A Are a great wayto get kids toeat more fruitsand vegetables.A Make gettogetherswithfriends morefun.Quick & EasyGrabQuick &EasySnacks©

Healthy SnacksGive KidsExtraExtraEnergy ToPlay and GrowSnacks are anormal part of ahealthy diet forgrowing kids.Fruits, vegetables, andwhole-grain foodsmake good snacks.All foods can fit into a healthydiet. Choose low-fat, reduced sugar,and reduced salt snacks.Quick & EasySnacks Can BeFun, Tasty, andHealthy Too!Set a good example—Kids often want thesame snacks you eat. Choose snacks that aregood for your health. Try low-fat milk, cheeses,and yogurt.Plan ahead—Make snacks from the variousparts of the food guide pyramid. Healthysnacks should be a part of your grocery list.Be ready—Keep fruit, 100% juice, crunchyveggies such as carrots or celery, yogurt,bagels, pretzels, and whole-wheat crackerson hand.Start a new trend—Includefruits and vegetables for schoolparties and special events.MakeSnacksHealthy!Make healthy snacking easy—Put snackfoods like pretzels, crackers, peanut butter,cheese, and yogurt on lower shelves so kidscan get to them.Grab Quick &Easy SnacksBE A ROLE MODEL!You play an important role inmaking sure that you and your kidseat a healthy breakfast every day.List some snacks that you and your familywill try.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________For more information on thesetopics or other programsvisit our Web site at:www.fns.usda.govFood and Nutrition ServiceU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.