Meal Time

  • Fill up my plate with half fruits and veggies before choosing grains and protein.
  • Examples of whole grains: whole-wheat flour, cracked wheat, oatmeal, and brown rice
  • Examples of proteins: meat, poultry, beans, eggs, soy, nuts, seeds

Go to ChooseMyPlate.gov for more ideas!

Snack Time

Remember, my snacks have purpose! They are to fill nutritional gaps.

Make sure snacks are age and size appropriate.

Find more healthy snack combinations here.