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Nutrition Website Most Trusted: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Nutrition Website Most Trusted: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Five Food Groups to focus on at every meal:
Five Food Groups to focus on at every meal:
- Fruits (Such as: bananas, strawberries, apples)
- Vegetables (Such as: Broccoli, String Beans, Kale)
- Grains (Such as: Whole Wheat Bread, Brown Rice, Quinoa)
- Proteins (Such as: Lean Meats, Fish, Nuts, Beans)
- Dairy (Such as: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt)
How many servings should my child be getting every day?
How many servings should my child be getting every day?
- Fruits- 1- 1 1/2 cups each day
- Vegetables- 1 1/2 - 2 cups each day
- Grains- 2 1/2- 3 ounces each day
- Proteins- 4-5 ounces each day
- Dairy- 2 1/2- 3 cups each day
Foods to AVOID:
Foods to AVOID:
- Junk food (Such as candy, chips, ice cream, high sugar snacks)
- Fried foods (They contain unhealthy levels of fatty oils)
- Juice and Soda (Always look at the sugar content on the nutrition label)
- STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE NO MORE THAN 25-35 GRAMS OF SUGAR EACH DAY... EQUIVALENT to 4 TEASPOONS!
- TOO MUCH SUGAR LEADS TO OUR RISING NUMBER OF CHILDREN WITH DIABETES! WE CAN CHANGE THIS!
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