1. H EALTHY E ATING H ABITS OF T EENAGE A THLETES

2. P URPOSE : Solid Foundation Optimize Athletic Performance

3. M EET THE T EAM : Grains Protein Fruit Vegetables Dairy

4. P LAYER S TATS : G RAINS Provides: Energy, fiber, vitamins, and minerals Amount : Girls: 6 oz. Examples: Whole wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice (USDA, 2013c)

5. P LAYER S TATS : P ROTEIN Provides: Building blocks for structure, iron, energy release Amount: Girls:5 oz. Examples: Meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, beans, peas, nuts, seeds (USDA, 2013e)

6. P LAYER S TATS : F RUIT Provide: Vitamins and minerals Amount : Girls: 1 ½ C Examples: Strawberries, kiwi, oranges, apples, pears, watermelon…. (USDA, 2013b)

7. P LAYER S TATS : V EGETABLES Provide: Vitamins and minerals Amount: Girls: 2 ½ C Examples: Peppers, cabbage, corn, broccoli, okra, spinach… (USDA, 2013f)

8. P LAYER S TATS : D AIRY Provide: Calcium, vitamin D, some fat Amount: Girls: 3 C Examples: Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, fortified beverages (USDA, 2013a)

9. (USDA, 2013d)

10. I N C LASS A CTIVITY : Get into small groups. As a team, make a 1 day menu. Keep in mind: food groups, serving size, variety. Use MyPlate as a guide.

11. R EFERENCES USDA. 2013a. Dairy. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/dairy.html http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/dairy.html USDA. 2013b. Fruits. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits.html http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits.html USDA. 2013c. Grains. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/grains.html http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/grains.html USDA. 2013d. MyPlate graphic resources. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/images/MyPlateImages/JPG/myplate _green.jpg http://www.choosemyplate.gov/images/MyPlateImages/JPG/myplate _green.jpg USDA. 2013e. Protein foods. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods.html http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods.html USDA. 2013f. Vegetables. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables.html http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables.html