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Spring Food Fun for Kids with MyPlate’s Food Groups

April 11, 2017 Alexandra Day, Public Affairs Special Projects Coordinator, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Spring is here! Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to do with kids while they’re home for Spring Break or hunting for afterschool activities for kiddos, MyPlate has you covered. Get kids excited about healthy eating with this easy kid-friendly activity that incorporates all five of the...

Food and Nutrition

'Turnip the Beet' Recognizes High Quality Summer Meals

April 06, 2017 Rachel Polon, MPH, RD, Nutritionist, Food and Nutrition Service

When thinking of summer meal programs, what comes to mind? Hot lunches and fresh produce bars? Themed menus made with fresh, local foods? Taste tests and cooking lessons? Summer meal sponsors nationwide are working hard to make sure these practices are the new norms, and the positive movement is...

Food and Nutrition