Snack Facts
Nutritional Facts
Parents and nutritionists agree that in today's hectic world, and with the increase in child obesity, eating properly and maintaining a healthy and wholesome diet can be tricky.
Traditionally we were told not to eat snacks "it will spoil your appetite," however nutritionists now agree that grazing between meals is an essential part of a child's and adult's eating habit. The important factors are the types and amounts of food consumed.
Grabbing a healthy snack is a convenient way to increase the intake of essential nutrients needed to sustain a balanced diet, and manage hunger for adults and children alike.
Children have small stomachs and are unable to eat a lot at one time; they need to replenish their energy levels throughout the day with small meals. Building snacks into a child's eating schedule which are delicious, portion-sized, and contain vitamins they need for growth, will set children on the path to healthy eating as an adult.
Tips for Snacks
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Did You Know
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- Snacking is a supplement to a healthy diet and should not substitute a meal
- A snack is just that—choose a snack that is portion controlled
- Build a structured snack schedule—choose a time that is between meals and not immediately before a meal
- Eat snacks that provide vitamin A and C, calcium, iron, potassium and fiber for all-round good health. Snacks containing 20 percent of recommended daily values (DV) is a good choice*
- Aim for healthy snacks low in trans fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and sugars. Snacks with five percent or less of recommended DV is a good choice*
- Include friendly bacteria found in yogurts and acidophilus milk
- Give children variety to keep them interested in eating; encourage them to try different things
- Parents should encourage snacking by eating the same snacks as their children
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- 15 percent of children and adolescents (ages 6 to 19) are overweight—nearly double the rate of two decades ago***
- 75 percent of American children ages 6 to 11 years old eat a diet with more fat than the maximum U.S. recommended level of 30 percent**
- Children are eating inappropriate portion sizes for their age. Providing up to 15–25 percent more energy than required*
- Approximately 82 percent of children 6 to 11 years old consumed snacks, which provided 20 percent of total daily energy intake and 19 percent of total fat and saturated fat intake*
- 48 percent of girls and 26 percent of boys do not exercise on a regular basis*
- For children 2 to 9 years of age, 63 percent are not consuming the recommended number of servings of fruits
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Source * American Dietetics Association, **National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) data, ***FDA
Healthy Snacking Made Delicious
Keep children interested in food by providing them with a variety of healthy snacks in small portions, low in fats and sugar and packed with real nutrients and vitamins.
Understanding the importance and function of vitamins will help when choosing snacks.
Vitamins and Others—What they Do
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Welch’s® Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks Contain
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- Calcium can help to maintain strong bones and teeth
- Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium
- Vitamin C helps keep a healthy body strong
- Vitamin A helps maintain good vision
- Probiotic bacteria cultures are live friendly bacteria usually found in the digestive tract. Probiotics help maintain a healthy immune system and normal digestive tract function
- High levels of saturated fats and trans fats are linked to heart disease. Eat less than five percent of the recommended DV per a serving
- High levels of sodium can lead to high blood pressure. Aim for a low sodium intake of less than 140mg per a serving
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- A real fruit center of cherry, peach, strawberry, blueberry and raspberry
- A creamy yogurt shell
- Live and active cultures
- 10 percent DV calcium
- 25 percent DV vitamin D
- 100 percent DV vitamin C
- 25 percent DV vitamin A
- Low fat, 3 percent and no trans fat
- Low sodium (10mg)
- Cholesterol free
- No corn syrup
- Only 100 calories (4.5 percent of DV) in a .8oz portion-controlled pouch
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