Writing Lesson Plans
Healthy Plate
HLP3722RV
Spring 2013
What’s on
your plate?
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWUq9PUYYLw&playnext=1&list=PLC877B8B165CC4569&feature=results_main
MyPlate
Vegetables
Provides vitamins and minerals for good health.
Fruits
Has nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Grains
Any food made from wheat, oats, cornmeal, barley, or other grain.
Protein
Help the body build, maintain, and repair tissue.
Dairy
Great source of calcium to maintain strong and healthy bones.
When making your plate remember:
Use MyPlate as a guide
Fill half of your plate with vegetables and fruits
Eat whole grains, like oatmeal and brown rice
Eat fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk and water rather than sugary drinks like soda