MyPlate Printable Handout
I have so much fun developing new printable nutrition education materials. Today I want to focus on My Plate. Here's a brand-new MyPlate handout I've created just for you!
MyPlate and HealthA balanced eating patterns can be great for your well-being!
Health Impact: MyPlate’s suggestions are crucial to building a balanced eating pattern, and the reward is improved health. MyPlate says, “Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce the risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke [and] may protect against certain cancers.”That’s quite an impact, and it’s not all that MyPlate offers!
Including whole grains on your plate can reduce your risk of constipation while improving weight management. Choosing a variety of protein foods is excellent for your heart, especially when they’re low in saturated fat. Plus, MyPlate asserts t“Intake of dairy products is linked to improved bone health and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
”Tips to Keep Your Meals Healthy: For healthy meals, follow these tips…
Stay low in saturated fat. MyPlate asserts, “Diets high in saturated fats raise ‘bad’ cholesterol levels in the blood. The ‘bad’ cholesterol […], in turn, increases the risk for coronary heart disease.”
Choose variety whenever you can. Eating various fruits, vegetables, and protein foods will be especially beneficial for your health.
Make at least half the grains you eat whole grains every day.
Skip sources of empty calories like added sugars and focus on nutrient-dense foods instead.
Here is the handout in a printer-friendly black-and-white format. Click the image to get the PDF.
MyPlate Printable
If you like what you see, get the printable handout for free! MyPlate and Health is perfect for presentations, email blasts, health fairs, and more!And here are a few more posts with free MyPlate materials!
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