General Adult
Older Adult

MyPlate for My Family Education Toolkit

USDA FNS

MyPlate
Physical Activity (PA)
Fruits and/or vegetables
Menu planning
Shopping
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Description

Educator's Handbook, 4 lessons (each about 45 minutes), participant handouts, marketing brochure, optional handouts. Topics: MyPlate family meals, food and PA, vegetables and fruits, active family time. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA FNS

Link:
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/myplate-my-family

Number of Lessons

4 lessons

Length of Lesson

45 minutes

Delivery Method
Series
Languages
English,Spanish
Evidence Based Category
Practice Tested

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