The Anatomy of MyPlate
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Your Plate, Your Choices Familiarize yourself with MyPlate - the official facelift of the Food Pyramid
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A quick overview of MyPlate, the official facelift of the USDA Food Pyramid and how you should use it to make your meals healthier.
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Your Plate, Your ChoicesFamiliarize yourself with MyPlate - the
official facelift of the Food Pyramid
Remember this?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture developed the Food Pyramid in 1992.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture developed the Food Pyramid in 1992.
Though its intentions were good, to help people know how to eat a well-balanced diet, the pyramid was incomplete.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture developed the Food Pyramid in 1992.
Though its intentions were good, to help people know how to eat a well-balanced diet, the pyramid was incomplete.
The Pyramid got another facelift in 2005, called "My Pyramid"
The pyramid style didn't cut it, however, and MyPlate was developed and emerged in 2011.
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
Half your plate should be fruits...
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
Half your plate should be fruits...
...and veggies
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
Half your grains should be whole grains
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
Half your grains should be whole grains...
...and your proteins should be lean and not processed.
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
As for dairy?
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
As for dairy?
It's great! Just make the switch to low fat (1%) or fat-free milk and dairy products.
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
Don't see oils?
?
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
They're around!
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
They're around!Oils are not a food group, but they provide
nutrients and are included in USDA recommendations for what to eat.
The Anatomy of MyPlate:
They're around!Oils are not a food group, but they provide
nutrients and are included in USDA recommendations for what to eat.
However, only small amounts of oils are recommended.
Now go forth with your knowledge!
Make YOUR plate
look like THIS plate
and you're on your way to eating well!
Info learned via www.choosemyplate.gov
