1. My Plate Do Now: What did you eat for breakfast or lunch today?
Circle the food groups that your meal falls under

2. What is My plate?
3. My plate is the new dietary guideline shown on 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

3. Resources www.letsmove.gov
Offers additional information about my plate
Launched by first lady Michelle Obama 8.
interactive games and food planners that may help maintain a healthy diet

4. 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.

5. Fruits
Fruit is a great source of vitamin c. which supports our immune system.
Examples: apples, strawberries, bananas, kiwi, blueberries. And oranges

6. Vegetables
13. For 8th -12th grade females: 2 ½ cups of per day. 14. For 8th -12th grade Males: 3 cups per day.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.