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Committee News
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RE: HEALTHY SNACKS
Dear Athletic Association Directors, Coaches and Parents,
Thank you for always being eager to improve the health of our student-athletes.
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If you do plan to offer a group snack, consider selecting a HEALTHY snack from the suggestions below:
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CHOOSE:
Raisins, dried apricots
Low-fat dairy, such as string cheese
Plain popcorn
Baked chips or whole-grain crackers (limit portions)
Low-fat granola bars
AVOID: 100% fruit juices (empty sugar calories)
Sugar-sweetened sports drinks
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If your team offers a snack, please plan ahead so items also enhance our athletes’ health!
Working with the community to improve the health of our youth,
Child Health Committee
Mecklenburg County Medical Society
www.meckmed.org
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