Michele Obama unveiled a new guideline for eating today, my food plate. The act made the long criticized food pyramid obsolete. This news is a welcome announcement to our nutrition classroom. For years, educators have struggled to make sense of the food pyramid with kids. My plate offers a simple and easy to understand guide for parents and families.
The basic guidelines provided by the USDA:
“Balancing Calories
● Enjoy your food, but eat less.
● Avoid oversized portions.
Foods to Increase
● Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
● Make at least half your grains whole grains.
● Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
Foods to Reduce
● Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.
● Drink water instead of sugary drinks"
For more information, check out the My Plate website:http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Watch My Plate in the news
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