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.

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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

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MyPlate Adventure

What Is MyPlate?

Fruits

Vegetables

Grains

Protein Foods

Dairy

Color Your Plate

Quiz Time!

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What’s on Your Plate?

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