Healthy Eating
MyPlate Kids' Place
MyPlate Kids' Place is a great resource for kids, parents and teachers. Resources include games, activity sheets, kid-friendly recipes and physical activity tips.
Kids can also pledge to become MyPlate Champions! Pledging to be a MyPlate Champion is a promise to eat healthy and be active every day. Learning how to make healthy choices at home and at school is an important part of taking care of you. The first step is to know which choices are best for you. Use ideas from the list below to get started:
- Eat more fruits and veggies. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables every day!
- Try whole grains. Ask for oatmeal, whole-wheat breads, or brown rice at meals.
- Re-think your drink. Drink fat-free or low-fat milk or water instead of sugary drinks.
- Focus on lean protein. Choose protein foods like beans, fish, lean meats, and nuts.
- Slow down on sweets. Eat sweets, like cakes or cookies, once in a while and in small amounts.
- Be active your way. Find ways to exercise and be active for at least 1 hour a day like walking to school, riding your bike, or playing a sport with friends.
Can you pledge to eat healthy and be active? If you answered yes, you have what it takes to be a MyPlate Champion!
Download Your Own MyPlate Champion Certificate
Eat Right for Kids
Help your kids and family live more healthfully with these nutrition and physical activity resources, tips and articles.
St. Louis District Dairy Council
The St. Louis District Dairy Council promotes health and nutrition education at home and schools. Find recipes, worksheets, and information about the benefits of dairy here.
USDA Digital Nutrition Resources for Kids
Find activities, songs, videos and recipes encouraging healthful eating and physical activity.
Missouri Farm Bureau
Discover all the ways agriculture can be used in the classroom and beyond. Take a virtual farm field trip and find farm games and coloring pages through Agriculture in the Classroom.