Did you know?
A 3/4 cup serving of Cocoa Krispies® with 1/2 cup skim milk has 160 calories and one gram of fat. It provides five grams of protein, 33 grams of carbohydrate, and 13 vitamins and minerals.
| *Source: Bowes and Church’s Food Values of Portions Commonly Used, 18th Edition, 2005. | ||||
| Snacks | Calories | Fat (grams) | Protein (grams) | Carbohydrates (grams) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Krispies® (3/4 cup) with 1/2 cup skim milk | 160 | 1 | 5.0 | 33 |
| Potato Chips (1 oz.) | 152 | 10 | 2.0 | 15 |
| Cola (12 oz.) | 152 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Chocolate-covered Candies (1.69 oz/ pkg.) | 236 | 10 | 2.1 | 34 |
After-School Smiles
Kids are always on the go these days. After-school snack time can be a chance to share a moment together and give them energy for the day.
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2006:
- 9 out of 10 adults and children of all ages have a snack every day.
- Young children consume 1/3 of their total daily calories as snacks.
- 30 percent of a child's snacking calories come from soft drinks, salty snacks and sweets.
- Children under 6 get 35 percent and children 6 to 12 get 20 percent of their daily calcium intake from snacks.
Snack time is a wonderful opportunity to help kids get the recommended servings of nutrient-rich foods and may even prevent overeating later in the day.
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