MyPlate is the USDA food symbol that illustrates our five food groups into a familiar image for kids. It represents a place setting for a meal. These five food groups are the building blocks for a healthy diet and MyPlate helps by prompting consumers on how to build a healthier plate.
We love this organization and everything they do to inspire healthy eating habits, so to celebrate National Nutrition Month for March, we want to show you a few of our favorite products.
MyPlate Bingo
This easy-to-play game teaches USDA-recommended portion sizes. Laminated bingo cards depict foods and drinks in 5 categories: grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and protein. Read a clue card and players cover the picture of the food they think is the answer.
Choose MyPlate Vinyl Poster
Help your group learn about nutrition and balance their diets with this large poster! Made from non-tear, washable vinyl fabric with double thick edge and metal grommets in all four corners. Graphics depict the USDA MyPlate graphics and 10 tips for filling your plate wisely. Designed to hang on a wall, but you can also use it as a fun brain break game and have it be a beanbag target!
Healthy Helping MyPlate Game
Be the first to fill your plate with a balanced meal that follows the USDA’s guidelines. Food cards with real life photos are self checking, backs match food groups. Includes activity guide, 50 food cards, spinner and 4 placemats. For 2 to 4 players, grades Pre-K and up.
Nutriton Easy Pack Pack
Want all of the essential materials to get your Fitness and Nutrition program up and running? This pack includes a Yoga and You CD and DVD set, games that feature the USDA’s new MyPlate nutrition guidelines, a movement Toss ‘n Talk-About® Ball, and a bulletin board set and accents to reinforce your program benefits! Better foods + more movement = increased metabolism and energy!
Here are two ways you can celebrate MyPlate in Health and Physical Education!
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