Which food group on my plate is orange in color?
Grains
Which food group is identified by the color red?
Fruit
What are some ways to incorporate vegetables into each meal?
breakfast- omlets, smoothies, egg bites, muffins, avocado toast
lunch- on a sandwich, salad
dinner- add it to a side of your dinner, in your pasta, grain bowl
What year was MyPlate issued?
MyPlate was issued in 2011.
Proteins: eggs, any nuts (peanut, almond, etc), tofu, beans, protein bars/drinks, peanut butter, greek yogurt
How can you add a fruit into your dinner?
add an apple, or fruit of your choosing, to the side of your plate
Find healthy desserts that incorporate fruits!
Why was MyPlate created?
It is a government issued nutritional guideline. MyPlate was created to make it easier to follow using proportion on a plate and help people make healthier choices
Build a plate with all 5 food groups
CAN VARY:
ex. Dairy- milk, cheese, yogurt
wheat- brown rice, whole wheat bread, quinoa
protein- grilled chicken, steak, turkey, salmon, eggs
fruit- apple, banana, strawberries, blueberries
vegetables- broccoli, lettuce, carrots, corn