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.

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...