Getting kids excited about healthy eating can feel like a Herculean task! But what if there was a fun and engaging way to teach them about balanced meals? Well, you’re in luck! We’re diving into the wonderful world of MyPlate and how you can use free resources to make learning about nutrition an enjoyable adventure.
MyPlate is a fantastic visual guide from the USDA that replaced the old food pyramid. It simplifies healthy eating by showing the five food groups fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy and how they should proportioned on your plate. Lets see how we can use readily available worksheets to teach our children.