In June of 2011 the federal government revealed its new food icon MyPlate. It was designed to help consumers make healthier food choices. The MyPlate logo emphasizes the vegetables, fruit, protein, grains and dairy food groups. The Obesity Task Force identified that consumers needed simple, actionable advice. MyPlate replaces the old Food Pyramid with an easy to understand visual symbol. You can go to http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ for some more practical, user-friendly nutrition information.Another great Nutrition resource for parents is Parenting A-Z. Check out this website for “Trusted parenting resources and activities to help your child grow, develop and learn from birth through high school.” http://parentsknow.state.mn.us/parentsknow/gradeK_8/topicsAZ/PKDEV_000471
(Sources http://www.choosemyplate.gov/, http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPlate/PressRelease.pdf, http://parentsknow.state.mn.us/parentsknow/index.html)
Reminder - If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home for the following:
1. If the student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without medication.
2. If the student has vomited or had diarrhea, he/she should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
3. If the student has any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with your health care provider before sending him/her to school.
4. If the student has open/draining skin sores, or inflamed/draining eyes or ears the student should stay home until seen by your health care provider.
For information on additional childhood conditions, please check “Is My Child Ill?” on the Health Services website.
