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what’s on your plate? What does your plate look like? Hopefully it looks like this:
You are what you eat! No, that does not mean if you eat an orange, you will turn into an orange! It simply means that you are only as healthy as what you put into your body. A healthy meal starts with more vegetables and fruits! Try to make half of your plate fruits and vegetables. It is important to also eat things that contain a protein. Protein is very important to our diet and helps us to feel fuller longer. You find protein in things like chicken, beef, and beans. The fourth important part to a healthy meal is grain. You find grains in food such as bread, oatmeal, and rice. The final, and just as important, ingredient to a healthy meal is dairy. Milk and cheese are easy ways to add dairy to any meal!! Now that you know what a healthy meal looks like, how do YOU plan to MAKE A CHANGE toward a healthier meal?
Suggested Daily Amounts:
Grains: 3-5 oz. (2-8 yrs old), 5-7 oz. (9-18 yrs old) Vegetables: 1-1.5 cups (2-8 yrs old), 2.5-3 cups (9-18 yrs old) Fruits: 1.5 cups (2-8 yrs old) 1.5-2 cups (9-18 years old)
Dairy Products: 2 cups (2-8 yrs old), 3 cups (9-18 years old) Protein Group : 2-4 oz. (2-8 yrs old), 5-6 oz. (9-18 yrs old)
COLOR YOUR PLATE WITH FOOD YOU SHOULD EAT!
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