Food Play

This afternoon we had a fun assembly with a performance by Food Play.  It was an exciting way to learn about eating healthy.  Check it out:

www.foodplay.com

FOODPLAY teaches kids how to:

• Fuel up with breakfast every day.
• Increase their intake of fruits and vegetables.
• Balance their diet using MyPlate.
• Fill half their plate with fruits and veggies.
• Choose whole grains, lean protein foods, and low-fat dairy.
• Cut down on sweets, sugary drinks, and unhealthy fats.
• Build strong teeth and bones with calcium-rich foods and beverages.
• Increase participation in school breakfast and lunch programs.
• Read food labels and see through media messages.
• Get the most nutritional value for their money.
• Have fun being physically active every day.
• Feed their bodies healthy food and their minds healthy messages.
• Make choices that are good for their health and the health of the planet.
• Treat their bodies right—whatever size and shape—and discover that every body is different, and different is a great thing.

Remember to eat food from these food groups...Dairy, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and Protein.