We have designed these lesson plans from years of research, feedback and requests as well as our own experience as parents. Our lesson plans, showcasing Choose MyPlate, should be used based on the age of the children you are working with, or their level of education.

Having kids means becoming a teacher. A teacher of good manners, a teacher of life skills such as washing dishes and laundry and a teacher of healthy habits. One habit that is always top of mind for a dietitian is choosing the most nutritious foods at all meals and snacks. A simple way to teach this is by using our MyPlate as a guide and fun tool that a kid will love.

Got a picky eater? A great way to get beyond the struggle is to use MyPlate for kids! Ah, yes. Being a pediatric dietitian for several years now, writing hundreds of meal plans geared towards families and of course, being a mother of 2 myself, I know picky eating. Even...

In 2011, former First Lady, Michelle Obama, announced a redesign to the way we are reminded as to what a healthy plate should look like. The Choose MyPlate was designed to help combat childhood obesity and for a healthier America. As a dietitian, I can attest to favoring the MyPlate over the previous models used as it certainly can be helpful for anyone looking to reach personal health and fitness goals.

Whether you are new to the MyPlate concept or you just feel like you need to brush up on your MyPlate knowledge, listed below are some websites that you can use for MyPlate as well as other nutrition information. • http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ This is the USDA’s site for a wealth of MyPlate information, including detailed descriptions...

Whether you are new to the MyPlate concept or you just feel like you need to brush up on your MyPlate knowledge, listed below are some websites that you can use for MyPlate as well as other nutrition information. • http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ This is the USDA’s site for a wealth of MyPlate information, including detailed descriptions...

Using Choose MyPlate as a tool for building Healthy Habits Our goal in working with clients to teach nutrition is to instill healthy habits that they will use beyond the clinic.  Some habits that clients want to create include: Eating a variety of foods Be more wiling to try healthy food....

According to the USDA, MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks of a healthy diet.  Each food group is illustrated as a part of the plate, in the portions appropriate for balance.  Looking at the plate, anyone should be able to build a healthy meal in the proper...