Spanish Resources: ‘MiPlato’ Food Prep Tips, Recipes, Coloring Pages

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To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) and increase awareness about MiPlato, the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is launching resources for Spanish-speaking audiences, according to a USDA blog post.

MiPlato is the USDA’s icon for the five food groups to remind Spanish-speakers to make healthier choices at each meal.

Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov and click on En Español to find the latest addition to the 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series, Disfrute Comidas de Varias Culturas (Enjoy Food from Many Cultures), about how to prepare healthier ethnic/cultural foods.

Educators and health professionals can integrate the En Español section of ChooseMyPlate.gov into program and education efforts. The new Spanish-language resources include general information about weight management and counting calories to help adults think about their food and beverages choices.

New recipes are also available in Spanish.

Kids can find activity sheets and coloring pages that promote healthy eating at school and home.

Teachers and parents can invite young people to become MyPlate Champions by sharing the MyPlate Champions Pledge in Spanish.