Lesson Plan
Balanced Bites Blueprint
Students will identify the five MyPlate food groups and design balanced meals using real labels and creative collages, demonstrating their understanding of healthy eating.
Teaching nutrition builds lifelong healthy habits, empowers students to choose balanced meals, and supports their growth and energy needs.
Audience
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Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore MyPlate
10 minutes
Step 3
Nutrition Label Detective
10 minutes
Step 4
Healthy Plate Collage
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Share
5 minutes

Slide Deck
MyPlate Adventure
What Is MyPlate?
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein Foods
Dairy
Color Your Plate
Quiz Time!
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