Since the new FDA food guide recommendations came out we’ve all scrambled to revamp our nutrition lessons to meet the new requirements. Since it has been a few months there are new resources available that you should be aware of. You’ll find links, lesson plans, power points, worksheets, and products to help you stay on top of the changes.

Quick Guide to What Changed:

• The Logo
• Focus on smaller portion sizes
• Replace sugary drinks with water
• Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables
• Choose low fat dairy
• Make half your grains whole

Lesson Plans

• Choose MyPlate Lesson Plan
• MyPlate Introduction & Application

PowerPoint

• MyPlate (PPT)

Links

• Portion Distortion Online Interactive Quiz
• Nutrition and Washington

Products for your Classroom

• Create a Great Plate MyPlate Dietary Guidelines DVD

Worksheets

• MyPlate Worksheet (PDF)
• My Plate Food Choice Continuum (PDF)
• Food Groups Coloring Sheet (PDF)

Works Cited

• ChooseMyPlate.gov
• SuperHealthyKids
• AllRecipes