French fries and a chocolate milkshake do not make a nutritious meal. In this module, students will learn about the different food groups and the guidelines to building a healthy food plan.

Competencies Include:

• Explain the ‘MyPlate’ Food Plan
• List and Describe the Food Groups from the ‘MyPlate’ Food Plan
• Describe Foods to Increase and Decrease for a Healthy Plate
• Define Calorie and Nutrition
• Describe Portion Size and Give Examples of Five Common Portion Sizes
• List the Guidelines to Build a Healthy Plate
• Compare and Contrast “Bad Fats” or Solids and “Good Fats” or Oils

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