My Plate Do Now: What did you eat for breakfast or lunch today? Circle the food groups that your meal falls under
What is My plate? 3. My plate is the new dietary guideline shown on www.myplate.gov 4. It is an easy to understand visual that shows how to build a healthy meal. 5. What is the largest segment of my plate? 6. List one reason it is important to know the portions of each food group when constructing a meal
Resources www.letsmove.gov Offers additional information about my plate Launched by first lady Michelle Obama 8. www.choosemyplate.gov interactive games and food planners that may help maintain a healthy diet
Fruits 9. For 8th -12th grade females: 2 cups of fruit per day. 10. For 8th -12th grade Males: 2 cups of fruit per day.
Fruits Fruit is a great source of vitamin c. which supports our immune system. Examples: apples, strawberries, bananas, kiwi, blueberries. And oranges
Vegetables 13. For 8th -12th grade females: 2 ½ cups of per day. 14. For 8th -12th grade Males: 3 cups per day.
Vegetables 15. Vegetables are a great source of vitamins b and c. 16. Vitamin B helps the immune system and nervous system function properly 17. Examples: Broccoli, spinach, romaine lettuce, corn, sweet potatoes, celery, and cauliflower.
Grains Grains are food made from wheat, oats, and rice. Two categories: whole grains and refined grains. EG: Brown and white rice 20. Both females and males should consume between 6-7 ounces of grains everyday.
Proteins Helps the body grow and recover from activity. Proteins are made from meat, poultry, eggs, nuts and seafood Both males and females should consume 5-6 ounces of protein in a day
Dairy This group consists of foods made from milk or contains calcium EG: milk, yogurt, and cheese Everyone should drink or consume about 3 cups of dairy per Day.