Build the Plate
Fruit, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy.
What are the main food groups?
This nutrient helps with digestions and makes you feel full.
What is fiber?
Instead of soda, drink this.
What is water?
Carrots, celery, and peppers make great ones
What are veggie snacks?
Eating a lot of these on your plate is a sign of variety
What are different colors?
Milk, yogurt, and soy drinks are part of this group.
What is dairy?
Instead of chips or cookies, pt grabs an apple or handful of nuts.
What is choosing a healthier snack?
Adding lemon, cucumbers, mint, or oranges can make this drink tastier
What is water?
Strawberries, broccoli, and carrots are examples of adding what to pt's plates.
What is produce?
What are fruits and vegetables?
Chicken, fish, beans, and nuts all belong here.
What are protein foods?
Bananas and potatoes are good source of this nutrient that helps your heart.
What is potassium?
Choose brown rice or whole-wheat bread instead of white rice or white bread.
What is choosing whole grains?
Looking at this on packages helps you find lower sugar and sodium options
What is the nutrient labels?
Adding peppers and onion into an omelet gives extra what?
What are nutrients and color?
Brown rice, oatmeal, and whole-wheat bread.
What are whole grains?
To much of these can increase health risks.
What is salt, sugar, and unhealthy fat?
Try seasoning food with garlic, herbs, or lemon juice instead of...
What is salt and butter?
What are ways to cut back on sodium/fats?
If you don't buy it, you won't be tempted to eat it.
What are sweet treats?
Blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries are all apart of this colorful group
What are berries?
What are fruits?
Eating these with every meal adds natural color and vitamins.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This nutrient is important for healthy blood and carries oxygen throughout the body.
What is iron?
Plant based proteins added to salads, soups, tacos, and more to add extra protein and fiber.
What are legumes (beans and lentils)?
Skip flavored syrups and whipped creams in this popular drink to cut down on calories
What is coffee?
Mixing spinach/carrots/beets/pumpkin into pasta or smoothies is the best way to sneak in more of this food group
What are vegetables?