Foodwise Extension Waushara County Make half your plate fruits and vegetables every day! try whole grains. ask for oatmeal, whole wheat breads, or brown rice at meals. think about your drink. choose water and low fat or fat free dairy milk (or lactose free or fortified soy versions) when you’re thirsty. mix up your protein foods. Healthy eating for kids. healthy eating is important at every age. offer kids a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. when deciding on foods and beverages, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. start with these tips:.
Myplate Handout Tearpad Healthy Food Plate Nutrition Nutrition Tips A healthier future starts with healthy kids usda is continuing, improving, and expanding our efforts to support child nutrition and coordinating to break down barriers to good health. our focus on healthy kids supports the goals of the white house national strategy to end hunger and increase physical activity by 2030 so fewer americans experience diet related diseases. Using the myplate tool as a guide can help establish healthy eating habits in the long term. according to the myplate food model: half the plate should consist of fruits and vegetables. a quarter of the plate should contain a lean protein such as meat, seafood or plant based protein. a quarter of the plate should contain a 100% whole grain item. Grains: bread, cereal, rice, tortillas, and pasta. at least half of the grains you eat should be whole grains, such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal, and brown rice whole grains have more fiber and help you feel full. dairy: milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soy milk and soy yogurt. with myplate, the dairy circle could be a cup of milk, but you. Kids who see their parents eating healthy foods are more likely to do so themselves. green = vegetables. the vegetable portion of myplate, in green, is the largest section on the plate. vegetables have many of the vitamins and minerals kids need for good health, are naturally low in calories, and contain fiber. the vegetable group includes:.
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