What should be on my plate?

What should be on my plate?

Grains–Whole Grains• Entire grain kernel

– ExamplesOatmealBrown riceWhole cornmeal

– Refined Grains• Processed grains

– ExamplesWhite flourWhite bread White rice

Fruits •Any fruit or 100% fruit juice. Can be whole, cut-up, pureed or juice

FreshCannedFrozen Dried

Vegetables – Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice. Can be

may be whole, cut-up, or mashed

–Ways to eat themraw cooked Fresh frozen canned dried/dehydrated

– 5 Sub groups• Dark green veggies

– Broccoli• Starchy Veggies

– Corn• Red/Orange Veggies

– Red peppers• Beans and Peas

– Black beans• Other veggies

– cucumbers

Protein– build, maintain repair body tissue– Examples• Meat• Beans/Peas• Seafood• Poultry• Eggs• Nuts/Seeds

Dairy– fluid milk products and many foods made frommilk

– Examples• Milk• Cheese• Yogurt• Milk based products

– Pudding– Ice cream– Frozen yogurt

• Now you are going to get with a partner. • Look at your food and activity diary.• You are going to analyze the food you

ate the previous day.• Share/discuss with your partner how

you can improve your diet.• On the following Slide, explain where

changes can be made so that your diet is more balanced