Resources

My Plate

The USDA’s My plate is a simple way for your child to visualize what a healthy meal should look like. You and your child can explore different options so that your child can have a choice in making themselves a healthy plate.

Dietary Guidelines

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, developed by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA), contains a wealth of information about preventing diet-related chronic diseases. You can click on the link for more information. It’s quite lengthy but it contains a clear table of contents so you can jump right to what you want to learn more about.

Fruit & Veggies More Matters

Fruit & Veggies More Matters is a site dedicated to helping you eat more fruits and vegetables. It would be a good one to browse with your child to discover fun recipes.

CDC Healthy Schools

Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s CDC Healthy Schools, “works to promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents in schools.