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To meet your nutrient needs, eat foods from each MyPlate food group every To meet your nutrient needs, eat foods from each MyPlate food group every day.day.
Resource: Your Personal Plate, Activity A, WB.
Discuss: What is MyPlate? On what food packages have you
seen it?
• Select foods that are high in fi ber,
like whole-wheat bread, brown rice,
whole pieces of fruit, and vegetables.
• Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy
products.
• Select such lean protein foods as
fi sh, skinless chicken, beans, and
soy products.
Food Safety
Keeping food safe to eat is vital
to health. Foods that are not stored or
prepared in a clean and safe manner can
cause foodborne illness. Many people get
sick each year from eating food that contain
harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
MyPlate
MyPlate is a tool that shows the key
parts of a nutritious diet. It encourages
healthier food choices. The goal of MyPlate
is to remind people to build a healthy plate
at mealtimes. MyPlate was developed by
the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), 3-7. You can access the Web site
at www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.
As you can see, MyPlate has five parts.
Each part represents one of the five food
groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and
protein foods. The foods in these groups are
vital for good health. Each contains some,
but not all, of the nutrients you need. Some
foods found in each group are listed in 3-8.
Discuss: Give students a quick overview of the four steps to food
safety: clean, separate, cook, and chill.
Resource: MyPlate, lesson slide, LS 3-1.
Enrich: To learn more about MyPlate, visit
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.