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Foods That Create A Balanced Meal - My Plate

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nourishing Advice for a Healthy Family

Creating a balanced meal for your child means teaching them to eat foods from each of the food groups.  But what foods and how much do they need?

In this section, you will find articles written by our dietitians and nurses that share the facts about the five food groups and facts about each of the five food groups: fruit, vegetable, protein, dairy and grains.

 
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Grilling Vegetables

Grilling healthier food choices this summer by adding vegetables to your barbecue menu. Cooking outdoors with your kids and family is a great way to role model good nutrition with healthy food choices that are fun! Plan a healthier and creative barbecue this summer with grilled vegetables.

List Of Risk Factors For Osteoporosis

You may be wondering why we have osteoporosis listed in this section. The reason is that it can be prevented by building strong bones. Strong bones are built during childhood by getting enough calcium, vitamin D and weight bearing exercise. List of risk factors for osteoporosis.

Tips to Help Your Children Eat More Vegetables in the Winter

It can often seem easier to eat vegetables during the summer than it can in the winter. In the summer, On a hot summer day, salads and other water-rich vegetables such as carrots or cucumbers can actually taste refreshing. On a cold winter day, however, many people prefer hot comfort foods. No matter what time of year, it’s always important to make sure you and your children are eating enough vegetables. Read on for tips to keep your child’s vegetable intake up when the temperature is down!

List Of Types Of Cheeses

Ever wonder how many types of cheese there are. Here is a comprehensive list of the types of cheeses available in grocery stores.

Parents Guide - List Of Dairy Drinks And Foods

Here is a list of the dairy foods you can find in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

The Tasty Nutritious Vegetable - The Potato

Use potatoes to add more vegetables to your meal and your kids will love It. Our dietiians share tips and tricks on how to use this tasty vegetables to get children to eat more vegetables. Potatoes are easy to cook and combined with other vegetables will help your child meet their vegetable servings requirements.

Potato Nutrition Information And Resources

Potatoes are a healthy vegetable that has important vitamin and minerals. We have put togheter some Interesting facts about potatoes that you can share with your children.

Understanding the Health Benefits Of The Protein Group

Children ask you "Why should I eat that?" We have the answer you can share with your children to help them understand the importance of proteins as part of a healthy diet. A simple guide to understanding the nutrients and health benefits of the protein food group.

Protein Group - How Much Protein Does Your Child And Family Really Need?

Wondering how much protein your child needs. Getting enough protein is very important for a child to grow because protein are the building blocks for the body. Here is a simple chart that provides the protein needs for the family.

Learning About The Protein Food Group

Learn what comprises the protein group of the My Plate. We have also included tips on purchasing healthy protein at the grocery store.

Parents Guide - List Of Protein

A healthy diet incorporates a variety of protein.The protein food group is made up many more foods than just meat. Our dietitians have put together a comprehensive list of all the various types of foods that make up the protein food group.

Healthy Cuts of Meat - A Comprehensive List Of Lean Cuts Of Meat

Choosing lean cuts of meat is an important part of a healthy, well balanced meal. But with so many choices of meat, how do you find the lean cuts. We have made it easy by creating a list of lean cuts of meat from the My Plate protein group.

Lean Meat Grilling Tips

Grilling healthier meat choices this summer with your kids and family healthier meat choices. It's easy to make your family barbecue with healthier lean meat. Nine steps to healthy meats on the grill.

List Of Legumes - Healthy Protein

Learn about the healthy protein found in legumes. List of the foods that are part of legumes.

List of Seeds And Nuts From the Protein Group

Looking to increase your variety of protein. Seeds and nuts are a great source of protein and you may be surprised with the number of choices you have. Enjoy this comprehensive list of Seeds And Nust from the protein group

Guide To Common Portion And Serving Size From The Dairy Group

Information on What Counts As A Dairy Serving. The dairy group is an important food group that provides children with much needed calcium and vitamin D for growing healthy bones and teeth. Here is a guide to make a healthy serving of dairy from the My Plate dairy food group.

Guide To Common Portion And Serving Size From The Fruit Group

Learn the servings for the fruit group. How much fruit makes one serving. The fruit group is an important food group that provides children with much vitamins and minerals for fighting off disease. Here is a guide to makes a healthy serving of fruit from the My Plate fruit food group.

Guide To Common Portion And Serving Size From The Grains Group

What Counts As A Grains Serving? The grains group is an important food group that provides children with much needed fiber and vitamin Bs for growing a healthy heart and digestive system. Here is a guide to make a healthy serving of grains from the My Plate grains food group.

Guide To Common Portion And Serving Size From The Protein Group

What Counts As A Protein Serving? The protein group is an important food group that provides children with much needed protein and minerals for growing new cells for every organ in the body. Here is a guide to make a healthy serving of protein from the My Plate protein food group.

Guide To Common Portion And Serving Size From The Vegetable Group

What Counts As A Vegetable Serving? The vegetable group is an important food group that provides children with much needed vitamins and minerals for growing a healthy body that can fight off diseases. Here is a guide to make a healthy serving of vegetable from the My Plate vegetable food group.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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