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For Kids
Healthy Snacking.In a Nutshell.
Can you name some healthy snacks?
Healthy Snacks can be found in all food groups!
Crazy about Nuts
Let’s start at the beginning.
What is a nut?
What Is a Nut?
A CRAZY GUY?????
What Is a Nut?
A CRAZY GUY?????
What Is a Nut?
A CRAZY GUY?????
What Is a Nut?
A CRAZY GUY?????
What Is a Nut?
A CRAZY GUY?????
What Is a Nut?
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What Is a Nut?
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What Is a Nut?
A CRAZY GUY?????
What Is a Nut?
No
What Is a Nut?
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What Is a Nut?
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What Is a Nut?
What Is a Nut?
No!
What Is a Nut?
A Nut Is:
• Food• High in protein for strong muscles• High in healthy fats• High in vitamin and minerals we need• Used in lots of recipes• Loved by people all over the world• AND
What Is a Nut?
A Nut Is:
YUMMY
What Is a Nut?
Whoa!!That’s a LOT
What Is a Nut?
Let’s look at these one at a time.
A Nut is:
A Food!
• Most nuts grow on trees
• Can you name some nuts?
A Nut is:
Did you mention:
• Almonds• Brazil nuts• Cashews• Hazelnuts• Macadamia• Pistachios• Walnuts
A Nut Is:
High in healthy fats
• We need some fat in our diet
• A serving of nuts is 1 oz, or about 1/4 cup
A Nut Is:
High in vitamins and minerals we need
• Nuts have some calcium, and a lot of magnesium.
• What’s the big deal with magnesium?
High in Vitamins and Minerals
Everybody make a fist. Yes, right now
• Squeeze it tight
• Calcium helps your muscles close
Open your fist
• Magnesium helps your muscles open up
High in Vitamins and Minerals
Calcium and magnesium work together so you can: • Wake up
• Eat your lunch
• Use a pencil
• Kick a soccer ball
• And brush your teeth before bed
Nuts are used in lots of recipes
• Nut Butter • Cookies • Parfaits
• Bread
• Trail Mix
• Salads
How Pistachios Stack Up
Number of nuts in a 1 oz serving504030200 10
Macadamia
Almond
Walnut
Cashew
Pistachio
How Pistachios Stack Up
Protein
• Nuts are a great snack because they have protein.
• Mixed with all the other nutrients, the protein helps keep you from being hungry until dinner.
How Pistachios Stack Up
Protein• Pistachios have
6 grams of protein– The average 3rd
grader needs about 30 grams a day
• Here’s what that looks like:
Daily Protein Needs
ACTIVITY!
Name as many healthy snacks for each food
group you can!
Another kid Crazy for Nuts!
Thanks for beingNUTTY with me!
© 2010 by the American Dietetic Association
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