The following resources helps to expand your knowledge and understanding of how to be a role model for healthy eating.
MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal times and to seek more information to help them do that by going to ChooseMyPlate.gov. The MyPlate icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein foods, and dairy groups. The following resources provide information specific to MyPlate:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Food and Nutrition Service developed a series of nutrition and wellness tips. Following are part of this handbook for childcare providers:
These 54 lessons built around the seasons of the year each include activities to learn about growth, nutrition, and preparation of foods.
8 child care lessons that encourage fruit and vegetable consumption and increased physical activity.
Healthy snack ideas, fun physical activities, and suggested books to incorporate into lessons in the early childhood setting.
Healthy eating and exercise program for 4 and 5 year-olds in the preschool classroom. Recipes, songs, and parent newsletters (in English and Spanish) can be viewed online. A teachers guide, posters, picture cards, and more can be ordered from the developer.
An at-a-glance guide to healthy eating for preschoolers.
Lessons for early childhood educators on nutrition and physical activity, with an emphasis on role modeling.
Short nutrition activities for young children.
Lesson plans for child care providers to use in teaching nutrition and physical activity throughout the year.
