MyPlate Basics
What are the five food groups on MyPlate?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Grapes – safe or choking hazard for toddlers?
Choking hazard (should be cut into quarters)
What is the only food babies should have for the first 6 months?
Breastmilk or formula
Apple slices with peanut butter – healthy or not?
Healthy
Which food group should take up the largest portion of your plate?
Vegetables
Soft-cooked peas – safe or choking hazard?
Safe
When can most babies start eating solid foods?
Around 6 months
Potato chips – healthy or not?
Not healthy
Name one example of a whole grain.
Examples: brown rice, oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, quinoa
Hot dogs – safe or choking hazard?
Choking hazard (should be sliced lengthwise and into small pieces)
What’s one sign a baby is ready for solid foods?
Can sit up with support, good head control, shows interest in food
Yogurt with added candy or toppings – healthy or not?
Not very healthy (too much added sugar)
What food group does yogurt belong to?
Dairy
Popcorn – safe or choking hazard?
Choking hazard
True or False: Babies can have honey before age 1.
False (risk of botulism)
Smoothie made with fruit and milk – healthy or not?
Healthy
Why is it important to include a variety of colors on your plate?
Different colors = different nutrients/vitamins
Which of these snacks is safest for a toddler: whole almonds, cheese cubes, or baby carrots?
Cheese cubes (soft and easy to chew)
Why should you introduce only one new food at a time?
To watch for allergic reactions
Explain why fruit snacks are not considered a healthy snack.
They’re high in sugar and low in nutrients; not real fruit