Back to School with MyPlate
Yes! It’s back-to-school time again! (Where did the summer go?) If you’re a parent or caregiver, look to MyPlate resources to send kids off with a healthy dose of nutrition.
Resources for Parents and Caregivers
The MyPlate website has food and nutrition information based on the five food groups – fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. You can also find information and resources specific to different ages – such as kids aged 5-11 years old.
- Need a few tips to get started? MyPlate has easy-to-use and practical tip sheets just for these young children.
- Looking for fun and engaging activities to entertain and (hopefully) educate the kids? The MyPlate website has activities for parents and caregivers and kids to do together that involves a popular topic – food! The MyPlate food group quizzes, for example, are a fun way to learn about food and a “test” that your children won’t be too upset to take.
MyPlate Guide to School Breakfast
MyPlate Guide to School Lunch
Healthy Eating for Kids
Healthy Eating for Kids Tip Sheet
Healthy Snacking with MyPlate
MyPlate Food Group Quizzes
MyPlate Coloring Sheet
