Build Your Plate: Mix and Match Macros' handout showing a plate diagram divided into portions: half non-starchy vegetables, one quarter protein, and one quarter starchy vegetables, grains, or fruit. Includes a food list table organized into 5 columns: carbohydrates, carb and protein, protein, protein and fat, and fat, plus a separate list of non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini.

If you’ve been looking for a simple, visual way to help clients build balanced meals without counting or measuring, this handout is for you.

Using an easy plate-based approach, this guide shows clients exactly how to structure a meal: half the plate filled with non-starchy vegetables, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with starchy vegetables, grains, or fruit. No complicated math, just a visual framework clients can use meal after meal.

Included in this guide:

  • A clear “Build Your Plate” visual showing how to portion each meal
  • A mix-and-match food list organized by category: carbohydrates, carb & protein, protein, protein & fat, and fat
  • A detailed list of non-starchy vegetables to fill half the plate
  • Open space at the bottom for clients to jot down notes or plan out their own food combinations

This handout works well as a foundational nutrition education tool, giving clients the flexibility to mix and match foods they already enjoy while still building balanced, satisfying meals.

Best for clients looking for a flexible, non-restrictive framework for meal planning, without needing to track or measure.

If this sounds like a helpful addition to your nutrition education toolkit, this handout is ready to download and use right away.

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