The Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate is a visual guide to help educate and encourage children to eat well and keep moving. At a glance, the graphic features examples of best-choice foods to inspire the selection of healthy meals and snacks, and it emphasizes physical activity as part of the equation for staying healthy.

Jan 11, 2016 · The Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate offers science-based expert guidance for parents and caregivers on how to educate and encourage children to eat a healthy diet. It also includes a prominent and helpful reminder to stay active, another essential component of a healthy lifestyle.

MyPlate has information and materials for kids/ children. Get kids started on a healthy eating adventure with these games and activities! Teach them about MyPlate and the 5 food groups to set them on a path towards a healthy future.

Healthy eating is important at every age. Offer kids a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding on foods and beverages, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

Play the free MyPlate Match Game that promotes healthy eating for children + families.

Jul 2, 2018 · Help your child grow up strong with a balanced diet. A Children's Health dietitian explains how your child can eat healthy with the MyPlate food model.

The plate method is a simple way to learn healthy portion sizes. Just split the plate into three parts: the largest part is for fruits and vegetables. Note to adults planning meals for young children: Use a smaller plate or serve smaller portions if you don’t have different plate sizes. YOUR HAND CAN HELP YOU MEASURE THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF FOOD ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created MyPlate, an easy-to-follow food guide, to help parents to figure out how to feed their kids nutritious, balanced meals. The colorful divided plate includes sections for vegetables, fruits, grains, and protein foods.

When it comes to MyPlate, it’s important to look beyond the colorful picture and commit to taking a closer look at other identifiable plate-related problems. This begins with the acknowledgment that far too many meals are eaten without even using a plate!

Eating well and staying active are the keys to helping our children develop strong and healthy. In recognition of September being National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we’d like to share the Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate.