!

What is my
Food Plate?

Week 1
Newsletter
Monday,
September 27,
2014

Dear Parents,
Fruits:

Any product of a tree or

contains a seed
Fruits may be fresh, canned,
frozen, or dried, and may be
whole, cut-up, or pureed. Both
fruit and
Examples: Apples, bananas,
grapes, peaches, pineapples,
oranges, pears, strawberries,
melons, plums, and EVEN
raisins!

Happy Family Health & Fitness Day!

Dairy:

Starting today, I will be sending out a newsletter

each week filled with information that can help
make your families even healthier! Stay tuned
for next weeks topic on why a healthy choices are
so important!
-Ms. Keller

For more information about My Food Plate, log

onto http://www.choosemyplate.gov

Any product that

contains milk
You should be choosing
low-fat or fat-free items!
Examples: Milk, pudding,
yogurt, milk, cheese,
cottage cheese, chocolate
milk, lactose-free milk,
and more!

Grains:

Vegetables:

Any food made from

wheat, rice, oats,
cornmeal, barley or
another cereal grain

Part of a plant!
Vegetables may be raw or
cooked; fresh, frozen,
canned, or dried/
dehydrated; and may be
whole, cut-up, or mashed.
Examples: Corn, brocoli,
peas, potatoes, peppers,
tomatos, green beans,
onions, and more!

Examples: Bread,
brown rice, noodles,
pita, tortillas,
crackers, oatmeal,
popcorn, corn flakes,
grits, cornbread, and
more!

Protein:
Meat, poultry, seafood, beans and
peas, eggs, processed soy products,
nuts, and seeds
Examples: Beef, chicken, pork, lamb,
eggs, beans, almonds, cashews,
peanut butter, venison, and more!

http://www.choosemyplate.gov

Why Are Healthy

Choices So
Important?

Week 2
Newsletter
Monday,
November,
4, 2014

How Can Kids Make Healthy Choices?

By eating a variety of foods that will give you the nutrients
your body needs to maintain your health, feel good, and have
energy!
http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/nutrition/healthy_eat

Sunrise Community 2014

Making Healthy Choices will allow you

to
Help you be a better student by making you
more attentive!
Give you more energy to play!
Make you develop and grow the right way!
Create a better learning environment!
Make your body feel amazing!

Child Nutrition Guide 2014

Fact or Myth?
I am a kid! I am going to grow big and strong regardless of
what I eat. I will have the rest of my life to make healthy
choices.
MYTH! Nutrients and making healthy choices are critical
when you are a kid because thats what makes your body
grow! Healthy choices are crucial for a healthy development
AND predict how you will eat when you are an adult!
!

Journal of Nutrition Education 2001

Stay tuned for next weeks

topic on why a healthy
breakfast is crucial!

Reminder: Send recyclables

with your children this week!
We are going to build a
recyclable robot!

-Ms. Keller

Why Is
Breakfast So
Important?

Newsletter
Week 3
Monday,
November 11,
2014

Breakfast is the most crucial meal

of the day because it

-Reduces weight gain

-Makes you feel full throughout
the day
-Decreases binge eating later in
the day
-Improves your brain functions
-Gives you energy
-Allows you to perform better
academically!
Lisa Jackson 2013

Health Exchange 2013

What are some healthy breakfast

options?

-High in fiber (raspberries, apples,

pears)
-High in whole grains (oatmeal, whole
wheat waffle, whole wheat bagel)

-Nuts (black beans, lima beans, baked

beans)
!

Healthy Choice Naturals Blog 2012

Running Late This Morning? Need A Healthy

On-The-Go Breakfast? Here are some good
choices

-Hard boiled egg, string cheese, pour cereal

into a bag, apple, banana, milk, whole wheat
bread with hummus or peanut butter, or a
handful of almonds!

-Low in fat (greek yogurt, eggs, low fat

milk)
Stay tuned for next weeks topic on healthy
lunch options

Reminders: This Friday is Field Day! Make

sure kids are sent with their tennis shoes
and comfortable clothing! Thanks!
-Ms. Keller

Tips On How To
Make Healthy

Week 4
Newsletter

Lunches and
Dinners!

Monday,
November,
18, 2014

Healthy food doesnt always have to taste healthy. Here are some ways to make tasty,
yet healthy, lunches and dinners:

When In Doubt Of What To Put With You

Meal, Turn to Fruits & Veggies

-Fruits and veggies are low in calories

-You will be provided with nutrients and
vitamins
-Provide you with energy
-Fruits and veggies are easy to prepare!
-They taste AMAZING!

Plan Your Meal Ahead Of Time

-Pack your lunch the night before you go to

school. This way, you are knowing exactly
what you are putting in your mouth.

-Plan weekly dinners. This will prevent unhealthy, last minute decisions!
Darla Carter 2009

Cut Your Portion Size

-Are you craving a cheese burger? Eat

it! Just make sure you fill your plate
with fruits and veggies, instead of
fries and a milkshake.
-If you cut your portion size down and
eat foods in moderation, then you are
still able to eat the foods you love!
Nutripilot 2013

Stay tuned for next weeks topic on how

beneficial exercise is for a healthy lifestyle

!
Kashi 2014

Reminders: Science Night is next Monday and

we need volunteers! Sign up in the main office
or email me. Thanks.
-Ms. Keller

Get Physically
Active & Move
Your Body!

Week 5
Newsletter
Monday,
November, 25,
2014

Why Do Kids Need To Exercise?

Kids need to be getting at least 30

minutes of physical activity a day!
Physical activity is anything that
requires movement of the body and uses
energy!

-Exercise strengthens growing bones

-Prevents obesity
-Increases Self Esteem
-Lower levels of stress
-Lower levels of anxiety

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/physical-activity/what.html

Health News 2000!

How Can I Exercise With My

Children?

-Go to public playgrounds together

-Walk to school with them
-Play catch in the backyard
-Build a snowman together
-Go on a walk
-Take a bike ride

Affinity Blog 2013

What Exercises Can My Child

Do In Order To Stay Healthy:

Moderate Exercise:
-Walking
-Bicycling
-Dancing
-Golf

Vigorous Exercise:
-Running
-Swimming
-Basketball
-Tennis

For more exercises, visit http://

www.choosemyplate.gov/physicalactivity/what.html

Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read these
newsletters. If requested, we can start doing
this weekly for the rest of the year. Thanks!

Reminders: NO HOMEWORK! Get out and exercise

with your children!

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