Educational MyPlate worksheet for kids to learn about balanced nutrition and food groups.

1. Label each section of MyPlate and draw and color your favorite foods for each food group.
- Fruits: Apples, Grapes, Banana, Melon, etc.
- Vegetables: Broccoli, Carrots, Spinach, Tomatoes, etc.
- Grains: Brown rice, Oatmeal, Whole wheat bread, Quinoa, etc.
- Protein: Chicken, Turkey, Eggs, Beans, Tofu, etc.
- Dairy: Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, etc.

2. Match the foods to their food group:
- a. Apples – Fruits
- b. Broccoli – Vegetables
- c. Lettuce – Vegetables
- d. Eggs – Protein
- e. Cheese – Dairy
- f. Black beans – Protein
- g. Chicken – Protein
- h. Brown rice – Grains
- i. Wheat bread – Grains
- j. Oatmeal – Grains
- k. Yogurt – Dairy
- l. Grapes – Fruits
- m. Banana – Fruits
- n. Potatoes – Vegetables
- o. Squash – Vegetables
- p. Skim milk – Dairy

3. How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables? Color your answer.
- Half

4. How many of your grains should be whole grains each day?
- c. half

5. Circle each protein food:
- a. Poultry/chicken
- c. Fish/seafood
- d. Turkey
- f. Beef
- g. Beans
- h. Eggs
- i. Tuna
- k. Mac and cheese (contains protein from cheese and pasta)
- l. Spaghetti (contains protein from pasta)

6. Circle each whole grain food:
- a. Cookies (not whole grain unless specified)
- b. Donuts (not whole grain)
- c. Whole wheat pasta (whole grain)
- d. Macaroni (not whole grain)
- e. Brown rice (whole grain)
- f. Oatmeal (whole grain)
- g. Whole grain cereal (whole grain)
- h. Whole wheat bread (whole grain)
- i. Bagels (not whole grain unless specified)

7. True or false? Dairy foods like skim or lowfat milk and yogurt help build strong bones.
- True