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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Robin Adams - Mahoning County
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FATS
Resource: https://www.foodsmart.com/blog/4-steps-to-build-a-balanced-plate
It’s All
About
That Plate!
Add a Hefty Side of Veggies: Fill ½ of your Plate
with non-starchy veggies. (kale, brussel sprouts,
carrots, etc)
Complex Carbs: Fill a little less than ¼ of
your Plate. They are FULL of fiber, antioxidants,
vitamins & minerals. (fruit, whole grains, starchy
veggies.)
Pick Your Protein: Choose a lean source.
Fill ¼ of your Plate with lean chicken, fish, beef,
turkey, or beans. (About the size of a deck of cards.)
Healthy Fat: Healthy Fats are needed in your meal,
although in small amounts. These fats help absorb
fat-soluble vitamins (A,D, E, & K). They also help
with brain and heart function