| 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. | |
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Finally a reasonable, kid and adult friendly way to explain portions, balanced nutrition, and personal choices. I know we often distrust the FDA and USDA, assuming business interest has insinuated itself into important decision making. However, even with the caveat that the dairy does not need to be quite so prominent, I like this tool! Thanks, nutritionists!
