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It encourages using fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and protein-rich options to support sustained energy and reduce overeating. The material includes a self-check list for healthier choices, hydration habits, portion control, and swapping candy dishes. It also offers vending-machine selection tips, snack ideas by food group, and food-safety reminders, including handling perishable items and planning for special nutrition needs like allergies and diabetes.","FN1398 (Reviewed Dec. 2021)  \nEat Smart:  \nEnjoy Healthier Snacks at Work  \nJulie Garden-Robinson, Ph. D. , R. D. , L. R. D. , Food and Nutrition Specialist Shannon Medenwald, Former Program Assistant  \n[iStock.com](iStock.com)  \nAre you tempted by bowls of candy and trays of cookies at work? Say no to secondhand sweets, and think twice about the food you offer at meetings and around the office. Keep yourself and your co-workers energized with healthier snacks.  \nChoose Wisely  \nAre you eating enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains?([See www.choosemyplate.gov](See www.choosemyplate.gov)[ ](See www.choosemyplate.gov)[for your daily food plan](for your daily food plan).) Use snacks to fill nutrition gaps. Eating small, frequent, healthy meals or snacks will keep your energy up and make you less likely to overeat at your next meal.  \nNorth Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota  \n\n| Ask Yourself Some Questions\u003Cbr>Yes |  | No | Doesn’t\u003Cbr>apply |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Do you provide yourself with healthier options at work, such as yogurt in the work refrigerator or a package of trail mix in your desk?\u003Cbr>Smaller, frequent meals can help prevent overeating later in the day. | ❏ | ❏ | ❏ |\n| When you bring snacks for your co-workers, do you bring fruits, vegetables or items that are lower in fat, sodium and/or calories?\u003Cbr>You can get the most nutrition for your money if you compare Nutrition Facts labels on food packages. | ❏ | ❏ | ❏ |\n| Do you keep yourself well-hydrated at work, with water as your main beverage?\u003Cbr>Staying well-hydrated helps you think more clearly and may help prevent overeating. | ❏ | ❏ | ❏ |\n| Do you measure out a serving from the food package?\u003Cbr>If you eat crackers directly from the food package, you are likely to eat more than a serving. | ❏ | ❏ | ❏ |\n| Could you swap the contents of the candy dish with healthier options (such as single-serving packets of dried fruit or nuts or fresh, whole fruit)?\u003Cbr>Consider single-serving packets of dried fruit or nuts or fresh, whole fruit. | ❏ | ❏ | ❏ |\n| Do you occasionally have a sweet treat, such as a chocolate kiss or snack-size candy bar?\u003Cbr>That’s OK! All foods in moderation can fit in a healthy diet. | ❏ | ❏ | ❏ |\n|  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Set a goal: |  |  |  |\n\nChoose wisely at the vending machine.  \nCandy bars are tempting, but you have healthier options. Look for snacks with fewer calories, lower sodium, less fat and no trans fats. Some better choices include 100-calorie packs, baked chips, granola bars, dried fruits, crisps and pretzels. If the vending machine doesn’t offer some of these items, ask your employer to provide some healthier options.  \nEat Smart . Play Hard . Together .  \nFor more information about nutrition, visit  \n[www.ag.ndsu.edu/food](www.ag.ndsu.edu/food)  \nEat Smart. 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