Small Bites Adventure Club + MyPlate: A Delicious Partnership!
At Small Bites Adventure Club, we love a good partnership. And, we are thrilled to be one of the newest MyPlate National Strategic partners! Our mission is to help children discover, eat and love fruits and vegetables through hands-on cooking activities in the classroom. And when these students head home, MyPlate is a great resource for parents and caregivers to continue supporting their healthy habits.
But what is MyPlate?
Remember the Food Pyramid? MyPlate is a resource from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to replace the Food Pyramid. The symbol is a reminder of what a balanced diet can look like whether it is from a plate, bowl, or any other way!
The MyPlate visual can remind you to choose a variety of foods at each meal. It can also remind you that the benefits of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite.
Happy Birthday MyPlate! This easy visual cue for a balanced diet turns 13 this year.
My Plate has a ton of free resources to help families achieve a nutritious and diverse diet. Visit myplate.gov to explore all of the available free tools and nutrition education for all ages!
Check out a couple of our favorite free resources!
1.What should I eat?
Use the MyPlate Plan to get personalized food group recommendations based on your age, height, weight, and other basic factors (available in English and Spanish.) Use the Widget here or go to myplate.gov/myplate-plan!
2. What should I buy?
Scan the code to the right or click here for MyPlate Shop Simple for cost-saving tips and tricks for preparing delicious, balanced meals on a budget!
3. How do I track my progress?
Use the Start Simple mobile app to set daily food group goals and see your progress over time!
4. How can I learn more about eating a balanced diet?
Take the MyPlate Quiz (in English and Spanish) to test your nutrition IQ and get personalized resources to help you learn more!
Map of MyPlate tools and resources.