Hey Eddie it's time for dinner!

Okay mom, but I only want french fries and orange soda!

Eddie let's go home and talk about nutritious eating so you can grow up strong!

Son, you must eat fruits and vegetables to be healthy. These foods can help your brain and body be at it's best!

That makes sense, but can I still eat some unhealthy stuff sometimes?

Yeah but you want to limit the amount of sweets and soda you have because it can cause cavities, make you obese, and cause health problems when you grow up.

Woah mom that's scary! What do I need to start drinking instead?

Well hunny, the best options are water and milk. These drinks will help your bones grow strong and keep you hydrated.

I want to be strong so I will drink more water! Let's look online to see what I should eat!

Oh we can use MyPlate as a guide! It says you need to make half your plate fruits and vegetables, a quarter of it lean meats and proteins, and the other quarter whole grains.

That's so neat to know, thanks mom!

Alright Eddie so tonight we're eating broccoli, carrots, brown rice, and chicken! This will cover every area! Enjoy sweetheart!

Mmmm mom this is tasty! I didn't know eating nutritious was so yummy! I love broccoli!

Oh goodness I am way too full!

Even though you're eating healthier we need to still pay attention to portion sizes. It is never good to over eat, you don't want to fill your body with too many calories! So if you are full, do not try to stuff yourself.