My Pyramid

MyPyramid food plans are designed for the general public ages 2 and over; they are not therapeutic diets. Those with a specific health condition should consult with a health care provider for a dietary plan that is right for them.

Everyone needs food and exercise in order to grow strong, be healthy, and have energy. Please help me in teaching your child the importance of balancing good nutrition and physical activity!

We are learning about My Pyramid (the new food pyramid with activity). Your child is learning about what color is associated with the different food groups; what the person climbing the stairs is a reminder to be active every day; why some stripes are wider that others; how many servings recommendations for your child.

Homework Assignment

If your child has lost the pyramid coloring sheet, click on the link below to reprint the sheet and color it. Thank you. (24 points)

http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/mpk_coloring.pdf

Xtra Credit

If your child would like to earn some extra credit this quarter on the links below, print the sheet, have your child color the sheet and return to Mrs. Maloney by TBA. Each assignment that is completed and turned in is worth 10 points.

www.foodchamps.org/downloads/ColoringPages_1.pdf

www.foodchamps.org/downloads/ColoringPages_2.pdf

www.foodchamps.org/downloads/ColoringPages_3.pdf

My Pyramid for Kids Poster

teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mpk_poster.pdf

Close Look At My Pyramid

http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/mpk_close.pdf

Inside the Pyramid (an interactive look at the food pyramid)

http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html

Tips for Families (on page 2)http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mpk_tips.pdf