
| Balancing Calories | ||
| ● | Enjoy your food, but eat less. | |
| ● | Avoid oversized portions. | |
| Foods to Increase | ||
| ● | Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. | |
| ● | Make at least half your grains whole grains. | |
| ● | Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. | |
| Foods to Reduce | ||
| ● | Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers. | |
| ● | Drink water instead of sugary drinks. [PDF] | |
Great resource for parents and community members to learn the facts about school meals, read success stories, stay informed, and get involved in school nutrition.
USDA provides information on the new food guide pyramid including games, nutrition education and the option to personalize your pyramid.
Great information on fruits and vegetables including information on meal planning, shopping, and cooking.
ReCharge! is a fun-for-kids after-school program designed for students in grades 3 to 6 to learn about and practice good nutrition and physical activity habits. ReCharge! is brought to you by Action for Healthy Kids and the National Football League, two organizations committed to the long-term health and wellness of our nation’s children.


