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MyPlate - MyPlate was released in June Recommendations are for 2 years of age and older.

On Your Notes For each section of MyPlate: Write the FOOD GROUP Write the COLOR Write the KEY CONSUMER MESSAGE Write the DAILY SERVING SIZE

Fruits Group 1.Use fruits as snacks, salads or desserts. 2.Choose whole or cut up fruits more often than fruit juice. Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Boys ½ c. daily Boys c. daily Girls ½ c. daily

Vegetables Group 1.Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Key Consumer Message: Eat red, orange and dark green vegetables. Boys ½ c. daily Boys c. daily Girls c. daily Girls ½ c. daily

Protein Group 1.Choose a variety of different protein sources. 2.In place of some meat and poultry, choose 8 oz. seafood per week. 3.Try grilling, broiling, poaching or roasting. Key Consumer Message: Keep meat and poultry portions small and lean. Boys oz. daily Boys ½ oz. daily Girls oz. daily

Grains Group 1.Choose 100% whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice and pasta. 2.Check the ingredients list on food packages to find whole grain foods. Key Consumer Message: Make half your grains whole grains. GrainsWhole Grains Boys oz. daily3 oz. daily Boys oz. daily4 oz. daily Girls oz. daily2.5 oz. daily Girls oz. daily3 oz. daily

Dairy Group 1.Low-fat or fat-free dairy products have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories. Key Consumer Message: Switch to low-fat or fat- free milk. Get your calcium rich foods. Boys c. daily Girls c. daily

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1. Balance Calories Find out how many calories YOU need for a day Being physically active also helps you balance calories Gender & Age Daily Caloric Needs Boys 9-131,800 Boys ,200 Girls 9-131,600 Girls ,800

2. Enjoy your food, but eat less Take time to fully enjoy your food Stay focused on your food Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues

3. Avoid Oversized Portions Use a smaller plate, bowl, and glass Portion out foods before you eat When eating out – Choose a smaller size – Share a dish – Take part home

4. Foods to Eat More Often Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or 1% milk and dairy products

5. Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables Red, Orange and Dark green vegetables Add fruit to meals – Main dish – Side dish – Dessert

6. Switch to Fat-free or Low-fat (1%) Milk Have the same amount of calcium and nutrients as whole milk but fewer calories and less saturated fat

7. Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains Substitute whole-grains for a refined product – Whole-wheat bread instead of white bread

8. Foods to Eat Less Often Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt – Cake – Cookies – Ice cream – Candy – Sweetened drinks – Pizza – Ribs – Sausage – Bacon – Hot Dogs 95BfSQ

9. Compare Sodium in Foods Use food labels to choose lower sodium versions of foods Select canned foods labeled – “low sodium” – “reduced sodium” – “no salt added”

10. Drink Water Instead of Sugary Drinks Cut calories by drinking water or unsweetened beverages Soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks are a major source of added sugar and calories

MY PLATE MEAL ACTIVITY

You will be creating one meal that includes something from every food group. You will then glue or draw those items on a paper plate to create your own MyPlate Meal. Write the details of your meal on the back. Requirement Points Possible Points Earned Draw and color each section of the plate cup (May be just an outline). 5 Label each section of the plate/cup with the appropriate food group. 5 Glue/draw pictures of food items on the plate. Each section must have something in it. 5 Write portion sized/ amounts next to each food item (Ex: 3 oz chicken, 1 c milk, 1 piece of bread. etc.) 5 Requirement Points Possible Points Earned Identify which meal you’ve create (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 2 Explain what parts of the meal you’ve created (what is the main dish, sides, drink, etc.) 5 Explain in a minimum of 3 sentences how this meal fits with the Dietary Guidelines we’ve learned about. 6 On the Front On the Back