Getting to know MyPlate

What is it?

It is a reminder to eat healthy foods

My Plate is divided into 5 food groups– Fruits– Vegetables– Grains– Protein– Dairy

The Parts

Fruits

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Focus on fruits

Vegetables

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Vary your veggies

Grains

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Make half your grains whole

Protein

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Go lean with protein

Dairy

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Get your calcium-rich foods

Test your food knowledge with the MyPyramid Blast Off game

Click here to play

MyPlate provides 10 tips to creating a great plate

Link to 10 Tips to a Great Plate

Balance CaloriesUse Myfood-a-pedia to find the calories in a food.

1

Enjoy your food, but eat less

• Take your time when you eat.• When you are full, stop eating.

2

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Avoid Oversized Portions

• Use smaller dishes• Choose smaller sizes.

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Foods to Eat More Often

• Fruits, veggies, whole-grains, and fat free milk.

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Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies

• The more color the better• Add fruits to main or side

dishes and desserts

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Switch to Fat-Free or Low-Fat Milk6

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Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains

Substitute whole grains for refined products

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Compare Sodium in Foods8

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Choose lower sodium products • “low sodium”• “reduced sodium”• “no salt added”

Foods to Eat Less Often

Eat less foods high in solid fats, sugars, and salt.

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Question: Sports drinks such as Gatorade are high in sugar.

Drink Water Instead of Sugary Drinks

Pop, energy drinks, and sports drinks are all full of sugar and calories.

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Daily Food Plan

Use this tool to determine the amount of food YOU need from each food group.

Daily Food Plan

Not sure about your diet?

Use these tools to assess your diet and physical activity

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More information

• Team Nutrition• Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food• Farmers markets• Fruits and Veggies- More Matters

ResourcesImages

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