The first step to a healthy eating pattern is planning meals and snacks.
Plan one day, one week, or anything in between! As you plan each meal and snack, keep these tips in mind:
- Offer a variety of foods from each group over the week.
- Make half the foods you offer veggies and fruit by the end of the week.
- Make half your grains whole grains.
- Include low-fat or nonfat dairy foods for you and your children age 2 and older.
- Include seafood and plant-based proteins, like beans, tofu, and nuts, throughout the week.
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