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Penn State PRO Wellness’ approach to health and wellness through lifestyle prevention, health care research and educational outreach has provided over 1,400 Pennsylvania schools, communities and like-minded organizations with wellness strategies and research opportunities for more than 15 years. The Center’s expertise ranges from evaluating the effectiveness of school-based adolescent depression screenings with federal funds to improving food choices at 51 Boy Scouts of America’s summer camps with private donations. By supporting PRO Wellness, you’re providing wellness opportunities for the community and impacting youth, families and other organizations. View a snapshot below of the Center’s impact throughout the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
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SNACK TIME
PACKAGED SNACK EXAMPLES: 100 calorie packs (low-fat, whole grain crackers and whole grain pretzels)
Baked tortilla chips with 100 calorie guacamole pack Baked whole grain pita chips
Baked potato chips
Pita pockets filled with veggies and nonfat Italian dressing
AFTER SCHOOL
SNACK CART
Making the healthy choice the simple choice for students and staff just got easier! The after school snack cart provides healthful and fresh snack options for students and brings income and service opportunities to your schools.
Prepared veggie and fruit trays with low-fat dips Sugar-free pudding cups
Light, low-fat yogurt in cups and squeeze tubes
What your snack cart includes: Rolling cart Insulated food bags Fruit bowls
Before you kick-off the snack cart, consider: • Who will run it? Ask high school student councils, leadership committees, classes or wellness council members to manage the cart as a part of required service hours or extra credit. • When to serve? Allow students to access the cart between the end of the school day and after school activities. • Where to locate? The cart should be located in a central area including the hallway, cafeteria, central classroom, or school lobby. • What to serve? Provide only Smart Snacks approved foods such as fruit, baked chips, nuts or yogurt. Work with your food service department to ensure that snacks sold to students meet the guidelines. • How to use the profits? Consider using the snack cart as a way to give back to your school wellness council, food service department, sports team(s), local community organization or special cause.
Whole grain cereals (shredded wheat, oatmeal "O's", and Chex)
Boxed raisins and dried fruits
Brown rice cakes with nut butter and fruit
Whole grain fig cookies (Fig Newtons)
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