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New York Times/ Nutrition: Stealthy Vegetables: Getting
Children to Eat More
McDonald's Trims its Happy
Meal...learn
more
June 2, 2011
USDA and First Lady Michelle Obama introduce the new
MyPlate
icon to help make
nutrition guidelines easier to understand.
Learn
more...
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WELCOME PARENTS AND FAMILIES!
This site is for YOU! We hope you find this
collection of news, information, and links helpful in making
plans for family meals and snacks. If your son or daughter
is enrolled in a SPLASH-participating school, they may be
trying new foods and learning exciting new information about
making healthy food choices.
If
there are things you would like to see added to the Family
portion of our web site,
please send us
a note. We would love to hear from you.
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EAT APPLES
Reasons to eat
apples:
Apples are a good way to get
fiber. One apple provides
20% of your daily fiber
needs. Fiber helps keep your
digestive tract healthy,
controls your appetite, and
can reduce blood cholesterol
levels. Apples are also a
fat free, cholesterol free,
and sodium free food. Apples
can be fresh, juiced, and
canned. There are many types
of apples. Try a
different type until you
find the one that you like
best!
How Much Do I Need?
A small apple equals one cup. The amount of
fruits and vegetables that
is right for you depends on
your age, if you are a boy
or a girl, and how active
you are every day. Look at
the chart below to find the
amount that is right for
you. Create a plan that will
help you eat this amount
every day.
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Daily
Recommendations* |
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Children |
2-3 years
old
4-8 years old
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1 cup**
1 to
1 1/2 cups**
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Girls |
9-13
years old
14-18 years old
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1 1/2 cups**
1 1/2 cups**
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Boys |
9-13
years old
14-18 years old
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1 1/2
cups**
2 cups**
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Women |
19-30
years old
31-50 years old
51+ years old
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2
cups**
1 1/2 cups**
1 1/2 cups**
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Men |
19-30
years old
31-50 years old
51+ years old
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2 cups**
2 cups**
2 cups**
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*These amounts are appropriate for
individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate
physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who
are more physically active may be able to consume more while
staying with calorie needs.
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Click here to see what counts as a cup of fruit.
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