Csi My Child Plate Planner
Csi My Child Plate Planner
Csi My Child Plate Planner
The plate method is a simple way to learn healthy portion sizes. Just split the plate into 3 parts, the largest part for vegetables. Note to adults planning meals for smaller children: Remember to use a smaller plate or serve smaller portions if you don't have different plate sizes.
1/2 vegetable
7-inch plate
Palm of Hand Amount of Lean Meat A Fist Amount of Rice, Cooked Pasta, or Cereal
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Plate
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A Thumb Amount of Cheese Thumb Tip Amount of Peanut Butter Note to adults preparing meals for children: Use your childs hand to measure portion sizes.
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Pla te siz e
Ho w t o C ho o se H e al t hy
Full of Sugar!
Green Beans Spinach Banana Soda Orange Apple
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Full of Vitamins
Water
Low in Fiber
White Rice
Juice
Carrots
1/2 vegetable
Full of Fiber
Oily!
Spare Ribs
Lots of Fat
Baked Fish
Sausage
Double Cheeseburger
Note to adults preparing meals for children: Use your childs hand to measure portion sizes.
Your hand can help you measure the right amount of food to eat.
Adapted with permission from Learning About Diabetes Inc., Bedminster, NJ.
Fat-Free Milk
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