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Healthy Eating!

ChooseMyPlate.gov shows the different food
groups and how to create a well-balanced
meal on a meal plate. If you have a health
condition that affects what you can eat,
always follow instructions from your doctor,
healthcare provider and parent/guardian
about what foods are good for you to eat and
how much.

Fruits and Vegetables
• Eat fruits and vegetables everyday
• Fruits are the red area on ChooseMyPlate.
gov
• Vegetables are the green area on
ChooseMyPlate.gov
• Try different kinds of fruits and vegetables
at your house with your family
• They are colorful and delicious
• They make a great snack

Grains
• This is the brown area of ChooseMyPlate.
gov
• Bread, rice, and potatoes are examples of
grains
• Make half of the grains you eat whole
grains like whole wheat bread or brown
rice

Protein
• This is the purple area on ChooseMyPlate.
gov
• Proteins are foods like meat, chicken,
turkey, fish, and beans

Dairy
• This is the blue area on ChooseMyPlate.
gov
• Provides calcium for strong bones
○ Foods in this group include milk,
yogurt, and cheese

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