They also usually come in the canned variety, so they’re a fast option if you’re low on time.Ħ The Grains! - Make sure half your grains are whole grains. They’re fast and they keep longer - good for stocking up and keeping as backup Frozen or canned at the height of their season - able to preserve nutrients equal or better than fresh fruits and veggies You still want to remember to include a variety of colors of fruits and veggies, as different vegetables contain different vitamins and mineralsĥ The Proteins Focus on a variety of proteins - don’t forget about beans and peas Choose lean meats and poultry Nuts and Seeds Soy products Eggs Beans and peas pack a lot of protein and are a great alternative if you want to add more fiber and cut the excess calories. So, let’s make it easy.Ĥ Fruits & Veggies Aim for fresh, but also consider frozen or canned!įresh may be best, but there’s nothing wrong with frozen or canned. Easier said than done…” It’s not as simple to just make a balanced meal every single day - parents have one of the busiest schedules. Now, a lot of you might thinking “Okay, cool. This plate is kind of like a template for how you’d want to design a balanced meal. Grains (at least ½ whole grains) Protein Low fat/fat-free dairy MyPlate is a very robust and powerful resource and tool. MyPlate Parents & Educators MyPlate Kids’ Placeģ All Parts Count 5 parts: Fruits Veggies MyPlate Kids' Place provides online resources and tools for children to help them make wise choices in a fun and appealing way. MyPlate and its components Physical Activity Snacks Eating out “What MyPlate is is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and the build it throughout your lifetime.” MyPlate Kids' Place has resources that can help kids (6-11 yrs) and their parents build healthy meals and maintain or achieve a healthy weight. So, how many of you are familiar with MyPlate? Ok, awesome!Ģ Choose MyPlate! Overall healthy habits for you, your children, and your family. I am interning at GUSD, and I am completing my masters in nutrition at Loma Linda University. Glendale USD Nutrition Services Department Good morning everyone! My name is Kody. Note: Choose low-fat or fat-free most often.Presentation on theme: "Healthful Habits with MyPlate"- Presentation transcript: Note: Choose whole grains for at least half of your servings each day. Note: Make most choices fruit instead of juice. Note: At meals, fill half your plate with vegetables and fruit and eat them first. Track your progress daily by writing in what you actually ate. Use this as a guide as you plan your meals throughout the day.
This worksheet tells you how many servings you should get each day from each food group, and tells you how much food makes a serving. Source: USDA MyPlate, MyPlate servings worksheet: 1,400 calories Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese or other reduced-fat cheesesĬhoose low-fat or lean meats, poultry, fish, and seafood each day. Low-fat or fat-free milk or chocolate milk Below are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.Īim to eat at least 2½ ounces of whole grains each day:Ĭhoose low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt, or cheese each day. Your calorie needs are about 1,400 calories a day.
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