Use these clever activity sheets to find ideas and tips to build your healthy plate of food! Check out the play and learn nutrition games, videos and Web sites for additional downloads.
Download word games, mazes and learning tools about food and nutrition.
Eating healthy is a journey shaped by many factors, including our stage of life, situations, preferences, access to food, culture, traditions, and the personal decisions we make over time. All your food and beverage choices count. MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health.
Learn about choosemyplate.gov, different printable activity sheets and games.
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Download MyPlate Collection
Coloring Sheet
Coloring Sheet Blank
Crossword Puzzle
Crossword Puzzle Key
Have Fun Word Search
Have Fun Word Search Key
Maze
Maze Key
MyPlate Nutrition Guide
Poster Race Car
Secret Code
Secret Code Key
Tip Sheet 1 Making Great Tasting Snacks
Tip Sheet 2 Be A Fit Kid
Whole Grain Lesson
Whole Grain Word Scramble
Word Blanks 1
Word Blanks 2
Download Kids State Dinner Cookbooks
Winning Recipes
A nationwide recipe contest for kids ages 8-12 that promotes cooking and healthy eating. Winning recipes were selected based on their healthfulness, taste, originality, affordability, and following USDA’s MyPlate recommendations.
2012 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Kids State Dinner Cookbook
2013 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Kids State Dinner Cookbook
2014 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Kids State Dinner Cookbook
2015 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Kids State Dinner Cookbook
2016 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Kids State Dinner Cookbook
Download Cooking eBooks
American Cookery by Amelia Simmons with audiobook recording
American Cookery by Amelia Simmons with audiobook recording - Download as EPUB
Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes with audiobook recording
Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes with audiobook recording - Download as EPUB
Domestic Cookery by Elizabeth E Lea with audiobook recording
Domestic Cookery by Elizabeth E. Lea with audiobook recording - Download as EPUB
Guide to Positive Attitudes Towards Fruit and Vegetable Learning Activities
Joe Tildens Recipes for Epicures by Joe Tilden with audiobook recording
Joe Tildens Recipes for Epicures by Joe Tilden with audiobook recording - Download as EPUB
The Italian Cook Book by Maria Gentile with audiobooks recording
The Italian Cook Book by Maria Gentile with audiobooks recording - Download as EPUB
When Mother Lets Us Cook by Constance Johnson with audiobook recording
When Mother Lets Us Cook by Constance Johnson with audiobook recording - Download as EPUB
Download Cooking Audiobooks
American Cookery by Amelia Simmons with audiobook recording CD case insert
American Cookery by Amelia Simmons with audiobook recording mp3
Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes with audiobook recording CD case insert
Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes with audiobook recording mp3
Domestic Cookery by Elizabeth E Lea with audiobook recording CD case insert
Domestic Cookery by Elizabeth E Lea with audiobook recording mp3
Joe Tildens Recipes for Epicures by Joe Tilden with audiobook recording CD case insert
Joe Tildens Recipes for Epicures by Joe Tilden with audiobook recording mp3
The Italian Cook Book by Maria Gentile with audiobook recording CD case insert
The Italian Cook Book by Maria Gentile with audiobook recording mp3
When Mother Lets Us Cook by Constance Johnson with audiobook recording CD case insert
When Mother Lets Us Cook by Constance Johnson with audiobook recording mp3
Download Cooking Food Guides
Dietary Guidelines Consumer Brochure
Farmers Market Program Fact Sheet
List of American Desserts
List of Culinary Herbs and Spices
Meat and Poultry Roasting Chart
Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
Photo ID of Fruits Learning Guide by Capt. Pawanexh Kohli
Photo ID of Veggies Learning Guide by Capt. Pawanexh Kohli
Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures
Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
SuperTracker Tips for the 5 Food Groups
Turkey Roasting Chart
Vegetable Seasonality Chart
Vegetarian and Vegan Diet Pyramid
Download Home Canning Guides
Guide 1 Principles of Home Canning
Guide 2 Selecting, Preparing, and Canning Fruit and Fruit Products
Guide 3 Selecting, Preparing, and Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products
Guide 4 Selecting, Preparing, and Canning Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Guide 5 Preparing and Canning Poultry, Red Meats, and Seafood
Guide 6 Preparing and Canning Fermented Food and Pickled Vegetables
Guide 7 Preparing and Canning Jams and Jellies
Download List of Cuisines
List of African cuisines
List of Asian cuisines
List of European cuisines
List of Latin American cuisines
List of Mediterranean cuisines
List of Mexico cuisines
List of Middle Eastern cuisines
List of Oceanic cuisines
List of South American cuisines
Vegetable seasonality chart
World salads
Download Obama 2009 Inaugural Luncheon Recipes
2009 Inaugural Luncheon Custom Recipe eBook
Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake Cream GlacA
Duck Breast with Cherry Chutney - Inauguration of the President
Herb Roasted Pheasant with Wild Rice Stuffing - Inauguration of the President
Molasses Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Inauguration of the President
Seafood Stew - Inauguration of the President
Winter Vegetables - Inauguration of the President
2009 Inaugural Luncheon custom recipe ebook
Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake Cream GlacA
Duck Breast with Cherry Chutney - Inauguration of the President
Herb Roasted Pheasant with Wild Rice Stuffing - Inauguration of the President
Molasses Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Inauguration of the President
Seafood Stew - Inauguration of the President
Winter Vegetables - Inauguration of the President
Download Obama 2013 Inaugural Luncheon Recipes
2013 Inaugural Luncheon Custom Recipe eBook
Apples - Inauguration of the President
Artisan Cheeses - Inauguration of the President
Baby Golden Beets and Green Beans - Inauguration of the President
Bison - Inauguration of the President
Butternut Squash Puree - Inauguration of the President
Cinnamon Crumble - Inauguration of the President
Garnish - Inauguration of the President
Lobster Tails - Inauguration of the President
Maple Caramel Sauce - Inauguration of the President
New England Clam Chowder Sauce - Inauguration of the President
Pie Dough - Inauguration of the President
Red Potato Horseradish Cake - Inauguration of the President
SautA ed Spinach - Inauguration of the President
Sour Cream Ice Cream - Inauguration of the President
Strawberry Preserve and Red Cabbage - Inauguration of the President
Sweet Potato Hay - Inauguration of the President
Wild Huckleberry Reduction - Inauguration of the President
Download Train Like An Astronaut Let’s Move! Fitness Videos
Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut
First Lady Michelle Obama
Today Let’s Move! is archived to view at the Obama White House website - tools about food and nutrition.
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Let's Move! Move Your Body Music Video with Beyoncé
About Let's Move! Initiative and Accomplishments
About Lets Move
About Mission X Train Like an Astronaut International Challenge Now STEM in UK
About NASA physical activities
Agility Astro-Course
Agility Astro-Course Mission Handout
Agility Astro-Course Mission Handout - Spanish
Base Station Walk-Back
Base Station Walk-Back Mission Handout
Base Station Walk-Back Mission Handout - Spanish
Building An Astronaut Core
Building An Astronaut Core Mission Handout
Building An Astronaut Core Mission Handout - Spanish
Crew Assembly Training Mission
Crew Assembly Training Mission Handout
Crew Assembly Training Mission Handout - Spanish
Crew Strength Training
Crew Strength Training Mission Handout
Crew Strength Training Mission Handout - Spanish
Do a Spacewalk
Do a Spacewalk Mission Handout
Do a Spacewalk Mission Handout - Spanish
Energy of An Astronaut
Energy of An Astronaut Student Handout
Energy of An Astronaut Student Handout - Spanish
Explore and Discover
Explore and Discover Mission Handout
Explore and Discover Mission Handout - Spanish
Hydration Station
Hydration Station Student Handout
Hydration Station Student Handout - Spanish
Jump for the Moon
Jump for the Moon Mission Handout
Jump for the Moon Mission Handout - Spanish
Living Bones Strong Bones
Living Bones Strong Bones Student Handout
Living Bones Strong Bones Student Handout - Spanish
Mission Control
Mission Control Handout
Mission Control Handout - Spanish
MissionX Overview Flyer
Speed of Light
Speed of Light Mission Handout
Speed of Light Mission Handout - Spanish
Taste in Space
Taste in Space handout
Taste in Space handout - Spanish
First Lady Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama, shows what some of the Let’s Move! achievements look like through the eyes of a child.
Playlist: MyPlate
Spring Food Fun with MyPlate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces “Spring Food Fun with MyPlate,” a seasonally-themed activity that encourages kids to be creative while trying foods from ...all five MyPlate food groups: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods and Dairy. Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov/Spring for instructions and more spring-themed resources and activities.
#MyPlateMyWins at Dinner
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the sixth in a collection of short animated videos showing how to make small, practical changes at dinner. Find more healthy ...eating solutions at http://www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyPlate
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What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.WhatsCooking.fns.usda.gov
Description
#MyPlateMyWins for Snacks
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the fifth in a collection of short animated videos showing how to make small, practical changes at snack time. Find more ...healthy eating solutions at http://www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyPlate
*Sign up for MyPlate email updates*
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*And be sure to check out our other resources and tools!*
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.WhatsCooking.fns.usda.gov
Description
#MyPlateMyWins at Lunch
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the fourth in a collection of short animated videos showing how to make small, practical changes at lunch. Find more healthy ...eating solutions at http://www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyPlate
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*And be sure to check out our other resources and tools!*
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.WhatsCooking.fns.usda.gov
Description
#MyPlateMyWins at Breakfast
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the third in a collection of short animated videos showing how to make small, practical changes at breakfast. Find more healthy ...eating solutions at http://www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyPlate
*Sign up for MyPlate email updates*
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What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.WhatsCooking.fns.usda.gov
Description
#MyPlateMyWins for Beverages
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the second in a collection of short animated videos showing how to make small, practical changes to your beverage choices. Find ...more healthy eating solutions at http://www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyPlate
*Sign up for MyPlate email updates*
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*And be sure to check out our other resources and tools!*
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.WhatsCooking.fns.usda.gov
Description
What are #MyPlateMyWins?
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces a new...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces a new series of short animated videos by answering the question – “What are #MyPlateMyWins?” Find more healthy eating solutions ...at http://www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyPlate
*Sign up for MyPlate email updates*
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*And be sure to check out our other resources and tools!*
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.WhatsCooking.fns.usda.gov
MyPlate, MyWins: Real Solutions from Real Families
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion wraps up their...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion wraps up their “MyPlate, MyWins” video series revisiting six families from across America – Rocio, Shelley, Bryan & Keah, Lilac & PJ, ...Candice & James, and Carol & Brad. Watch how they make healthy choices that work for their family lives, while teaching their kids healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Real life can be hard – eating healthy doesn’t have to be!
Find more healthy eating solutions at ChooseMyPlate.gov
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyPlate
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What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.WhatsCooking.fns.usda.gov
MyPlate, MyWins: Meet Carol & Brad
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their “MyPlate, MyWins” video series with Carol, Brad, and their four kids. Follow this farm family as they cook using homegrown ...vegetables and fruit, and teach their kids the importance of eating healthy. Each small change is a healthy decision that adds up to big wins! Find more healthy eating solutions at http://www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyPlate
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What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.WhatsCooking.fns.usda.gov
Description
MyPlate, MyWins: Meet Candice & James
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their “MyPlate, MyWins” video series with Candice, who is 38 weeks pregnant, James, and their 2-year old son. Follow this family ...as they prep for the arrival of a new baby and share tips for how they’ve made healthy eating work for them. Each small change is a healthy decision that adds up to big wins! Find more healthy eating solutions at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate/
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/myplate
*Sign up for MyPlate email updates*
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDACNPP/subscriber/new
*And be sure to check out our other resources and tools!*
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/
MyPlate, MyWins: Meet Lilac & PJ
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their...
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their “MyPlate, MyWins” video series with Lilac, PJ, their two sons, and newborn daughter. See how this family (and grandma too) ...makes healthy eating work, while incorporating their Laotian heritage and adjusting to the addition of a new baby. It’s all about finding small wins that help you and your family become healthier. Find more healthy eating solutions at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate/
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/myplate
*Sign up for MyPlate email updates* https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDACNPP/subscriber/new
*And be sure to check out our other resources and tools!*
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/
Description
MyPlate, MyWins: Meet Shelley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the “MyPlate, MyWins” video series, a collection of videos that brings MyPlate to life and shows how families ...all over America are finding simple solutions to make healthy eating work for them. Follow Shelley and her two-year-old as she sets her family up for success by making little changes to her son’s diet. It’s all about finding small wins that help you and your family become healthier. Find more healthy eating solutions at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
*For more on healthy eating, follow MyPlate on social media*
MyPlate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPlate/
@MyPlate Twitter: https://twitter.com/myplate
*Sign up for MyPlate email updates* https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDACNPP/subscriber/new
*And be sure to check out our other resources and tools!*
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/
Spring Food Fun with MyPlate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces “Spring Food Fun with MyPlate,” a seasonally-themed activity that encourages kids to be creative while trying foods from ...all five MyPlate food groups: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods and Dairy. Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov/Spring for instructions and more spring-themed resources and activities.
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