What is MyPyramid for Kids?
MyPyramid for Kids is a child-friendly version of the new MyPyramid Food Guidance System released by USDA on April 19, 2005. The colorful MyPyramid for Kids graphic was designed for children 6-11-years old. The graphic includes the child-tested tagline, Eat Right. Exercise. Have Fun., that encourages school children to make healthy eating choices and be more physically active. What are the differences between MyPyramid and MyPyramid for Kids? MyPyramid for Kids is a child-friendly version of MyPyramid, the new USDA Food Guidance System. It was developed to help motivate children 6-11-years old to make healthy food choices and be physically active every day. The MyPyramid for Kids messages are the same as MyPyramid but are written in simpler language for children. MyPyramid for Kids includes illustrations of children involved in a variety of physical activities and shows healthy foods from each food group that will appeal to children. The graphic, slogan, and messages of MyPyramid for K
