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C h o o s e M y P l a t e. Before we begin, let’s answer the following questions as a class…. Do you think you have healthy eating habits?. What are your favorite foods?. What are your least favorite foods?. F r u i t s. What does the fruit food group include?.
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Before we begin, let’s answer the following questions as a class…
Do you think you have healthy eating habits? What are your favorite foods? What are your least favorite foods?
Fruits What does the fruit food group include? How much fruit should I eat?
What is in the fruit group? • Apples • Bananas • Grapes • Lemons • Limes • Peaches • Plumes • Pears • Kiwi • Cherries • Watermelon
How much should I eat?? • Half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables • You should eat 1-1 ½ cups a day
Vegetables What is included in the vegetables food group? How many vegetables should I eat?
What kind of vegetables should I eat? • Broccoli • Lettuce • Spinach • Corn • Squash • Pumpkin • Potatoes • Green beans • Mushrooms • Cucumbers • Celery • Tomatoes • Beans
How many should I eat? • 1 ½ cups a day
Grains What is in the grains food group? How much should I eat?
What is in the grains food group? • Oatmeal • Rice • Bread • Pasta • Tortillas
How much should I eat? • 5 ounces a day • Make at least half your grains whole grains
Protein What is in the grains food group? How much should I eat?
What is in the protein food group? • Beef • Ham • Pork • Chicken • Eggs • Fish • Sunflower seeds • Pistachios • Walnuts • Peanut butter • Pecans • Cashews
How much should I eat? • 5 ounces a day
Dairy What is in the dairy food group? How much should I eat?
What is in the Dairy food group? • Milk • Pudding • Yogurt • Ice cream • Cheese
How much should I eat? • You should have 3 cups of dairy everyday
How do you plan on changing your eating habits after learning about Choose My Plate?