MyPlate: The New and Improved Food Pyramid For Kids

Building an ideal plate will instill healthy eating habits and teach your child from a young age what their plate should look like.

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MyPlate: The New and Improved Food Pyramid For Kids

MyPlate is a guide that shapes what you would see when looking down at your table.

Portions

It is ideal for them to fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables with a  quarter of grains...

Portions

...a quarter of protein, and a glass of dairy on the side.

Food Pyramid vs. MyPlate

Food Pyramid For Kids

Large portion of bread, cereal, brown rice, and pasta with the recommendation of 6 to 11 servings.

MyPlate

This section is condensed simply into the grains portion on 1/4th of the plate.

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