My Plate Pirate Map
A simple plate can guide me.
It is Lunch Mix Day in our class. Ms. Lee shows a round plate picture from Canada’s Food Guide. She says, half vegetables and fruits, one quarter whole grain foods, one quarter protein foods.
My tiny challenge is pizza day. One slice is mostly grains and cheese.
How do I match the plate? I use the picture like a map. I add carrot sticks and apple slices to fill half my plate.
I keep one small slice of pizza for the grains spot.
I add hummus and a few beans for protein.
I pour water, sip, sip.
My mouth feels fresh. My tummy feels steady.
Mateo likes rice and chicken. He adds peas and tomatoes to reach half.
Yuna wants only noodles. She looks at the picture, then adds edamame and orange slices.
We share ideas, we do not trade food, because of allergies.
After we eat, my body feels ready for reading.
I draw the halves and quarters in my planner. The plate picture makes choosing simple.
Knowledge nuggets:
The Food Guide is a picture that helps us plan.
Half plants, one quarter grains, one quarter protein, water first.
Try it:
Schedule it, plan your lunch using the plate picture.
Do it, fill half with veggies and fruits, add grains and protein.
Log it, draw your plate and label each part.
Words to know:
Protein foods: help build and repair your body
Whole grain foods: grains with more of the grain give you needed energy
Vegetables and fruits: colorful plants that help you grow
Self-check:
I used the plate picture to plan
I filled half with veggies and fruits
I chose water as my drink
At your dinner table at home, ask yourself, does my dish look like the plate picture?
Takeaway: A simple plate picture helps me choose well.
Food Guidelines: A Treasure Map for Making Healthy Choices
Just like pirates have maps to find treasure, we have special guides to help us choose the healthiest and best foods. These food guidelines tell us about all the different kinds of foods our bodies need to stay strong and healthy, like fruits, veggies, meat, and whole grains. It's like having a map that leads us to the treasure of good health!