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MyPlate

MyPlate. MyPlate was released in June 2011 to replace The food pyramid. Recommendations are for 2 years of age and older. ORIGIN. MYPLATE. OBJECTIVE: TO LIST THE REQUIREMENTS AND SERVING SUGGESTION OF THE USDA USING THE MYPLATE FORMAT. WARM-UP MAKE A LIST OF FOOD GROUPS FOR OUR DIET

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MyPlate

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  1. MyPlate MyPlate was released in June 2011 to replace The food pyramid. Recommendations are for 2 years of age and older. ORIGIN

  2. MYPLATE • OBJECTIVE: TO LIST THE REQUIREMENTS AND SERVING SUGGESTION OF THE USDA USING THE MYPLATE FORMAT. • WARM-UP MAKE A LIST OF FOOD GROUPS FOR OUR DIET WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU ATE FOR LUNCH OR DINNER. DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE SATISFIED THE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS? LET’S FIND OUT!

  3. Fruits Group Use fruits as snacks, salads or desserts. Choose whole or cut up fruits more often than fruit juice. Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

  4. Vegetables Group Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Eat red, orange and dark green vegetables. Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

  5. Protein Group Choose a variety of different protein sources. In place of some meat and poultry, choose 8 oz. seafood per week. Try grilling, broiling, poaching or roasting. Key Consumer Message: Keep meat and poultry portions small and lean.

  6. Grains Group Choose 100% whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice and pasta. Check the ingredients list on food packages for whole grain. Key Consumer Message: Make half your grains whole grains.

  7. Dairy Group Low-fat or fat-free dairy products have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories. Key Consumer Message: Switch to low-fat or fat-free milk. Get your calcium rich foods.

  8. ACTIVITY INDIVIDUAL: • REMAKE YOUR PLATE OF FOOD WITH HEALTHY CHOICES WHAT DOES YOUR MEAL INCLUDE NOW? GROUP: • CHOOSE THE BEST MEAL FROM YOUR GROUP AND PRESENT IT TO THE CLASS. • IN YOUR ASSIGNED FOOD GROUP WRITE 3 WISE CHOICES TO INCLUDE IN AN IDEAL DIET. MYPLATE OVERVIEW

  9. MYPLATE SONG • WHAT ARE SOME CHALLENGES THAT WE MAY FACE WHEN TRYING TO ADOPT MYPLATE PRACTICES?

  10. DAILY FOOD MAP

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