Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt?

The Better Choice: Frozen yogurt.
When you’re going to scoop something into a cone, go for the frozen yogurt. While both provide significant amounts of calcium and protein (often a third of the 15 daily grams of protein recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for kids ages four to eight), the yogurt has significantly fewer calories and less fat than its richer cousin. To wit: Ben & Jerry’s Brownie Batter Ice Cream packs 120 more calories and over 15 more grams of fat than Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt, although both have five grams of protein.
Keep in Mind: One of the best cold treats is a frozen pop. Choose brands made with 100 percent fruit juice, or better yet, make them yourself with calcium-fortified juice, recommends Amy Jamieson-Petonic, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

French Fries or Potato Chips?

The Better Choice: It depends.
In the processed-potato department, the better choice depends on the location of consumption. When you’re eating at home, oven-baked fries have fewer calories and less fat, ounce for ounce, than chips (3.5 versus 10 grams). Plus, you can limit the amount of salt you use.
Keep in Mind: When dining out, stick with the chips, especially if the meal involves a drive-through. The fries in fast-food kids’ meals have nearly twice the calories and three times the fat of frozen, do-it-yourself versions. Plus, chips usually come in a small one-serving bag, so there’s no opportunity for overindulging.

Frozen Waffles or Toaster Strudel?

The Better Choice: Frozen waffles.
Hold on to those Eggos. Frozen waffles have about seven grams of fat, five of which are the good, unsaturated kind, and they also have a smattering of vitamins, including A, B6, and B12, as well as iron. The strudel offers minimal vitamins and contains 3.5 grams of bad, saturated fat and has one gram of downright-evil trans fat in its total of nine fat grams.
Keep in Mind: Slather butter and syrup on the waffles and their benefits sink. “Use almond or cashew butter, applesauce, or berries in place of the usual toppings,” recommends Melinda Johnson, M.S., R.D., a spokesperson the ADA.