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| ChooseMyPlate.gov |
The Food Pyramid can be confusing and serving sizes are somewhat difficult determine for a piece of meat or a fruit or vegetable. Fortunately the United States Department of Agriculture has great new approach to looking at healthy portions: ChooseMyPlate.gov.
This interactive plate is much easier way for families to visualize what meals should look like. Once you visit the site, you are able to click on the various food groups to get information and recommendations for better selections and even guides for looking at food labels.
You help your child develop healthy eating habits from the very start (and maybe change a few bad habits of your own.
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I feel the little dairy portion should be labeled "calcium" There are other sources of calcium other the animal products.
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