Showdown at the Food Pyramid
The food pyramid is unstable without a balanced diet of grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy. Too many sweets on top can cause the pyramid to come crashing down.
Food Groups
My Plate lesson plan
Students become familiar with “My Plate,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition program and teaching tool. Through an exploration of whole foods, they develop an understanding of good nutrition, food groups, and well-balanced meals. They will be able to identify healthy foods and will be empowered to make good food choices.
Downloads
- Compare and contrast food groups (quick view as .pdf)
- My Plate blank coloring sheet (quick view as .pdf)
- My Plate lesson plan (quick view as .pdf)
- My Plate pictures (quick view as .pdf)
My Plate
Students become familiar with “My Plate”, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition program and teaching tool. Through an exploration of whole foods, they develop an understanding of good nutrition and well-balanced meals.