The dietary guidelines for Americans can also serve as a healthy food guide for kids to help you know what to feed your children. Following these guidelines will help your kids be healthy and live longer.
The new 2010 USDA dietary guidelines are summarized as follows:
- Balance Calories
- Enjoy 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 low-fat or fat free milk.
- Foods to reduce.
- Choose low sodium foods.
- Cut back on foods high in fat and sugar
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
The food philosophy in our house is similar. The dietary guidelines we live by are:
- Eat from every food group, each day- before you eat any treats.
- Only drink water and homemade juices.
- Pack your own lunch- but it must include an item from each food group.
- Make it homemade! We love our treats, but we don’t purchase them made in a factory. Homemade cookies, homemade candies, and especially homemade meals.
- Always make half your meals fruits and veggies. For example, If you want a second helping of a roll, you must first eat two servings of vegetables.
To simplify these guidelines for your kids, use the Healthy Kids Plate!
Check out our healthy meals to get ideas for your own family. We have:
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