BODY WATCH : Crunch Appeal

By KATHLEEN DOHENY

Nov. 15, 1994 12 AM PT

Here is a list of crunchy foods that are relatively low in calories, salt and fat, along with those that can have a stiffer nutritional price.

PREFERRED CRUNCHIES

- Raw fruits and vegetables

- Rice cakes

- Low-fat popcorn

- Pretzels

- Low-fat cereals

- Salads (without high-fat fixings)

- Graham crackers

HIGH-COST CRUNCHIES

- High-fat tortilla chips

- Potato chips

- Cookies

- Chocolate-covered nuts

- Sunflower seeds

- Mixed nuts

- Buttered popcorn