You may pick from any of the following age groups:toddlers, preschoolers, or kindergarten
However, you must specify which age group and the ages this menu is intended for.
Please follow the guidelines for creating a menu in the book. Please try to fit the entire one-week menu on one-page using a grid or excel worksheet.
View the ChooseMyPlate website for an example.
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Assignment Requirements:
1. Specify age group the menu is intended for.
2. Include a menu for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Saturday and Sunday are optional)
3. Include: breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner.
4. Include nutritious and balanced foods choices (appealing for children-meal appeal)
Meal Appeal for Young Children.docx
5. Include beverage for each meal
6. Specify quantity of each food or beverage (tablespoons, ounces, cups, etc)
7. Indicate and label the essential elements of nutrition/nutrients (protein, carbs, vitamins, calcium, fats, sugars)
8. Make sure to have an equal balance of nutrients for each day.