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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

USDA's MyPlate - Home page

USDA's MyPlate - Home page: "Balancing Calories"

This is the icon for MyPlate which replaced MyPyramid in June 2011. The new MyPlate icon is composed of a plate divided into 4 sections: fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein. A dairy section is off the plate to the side. The MyPlate graphic is positioned on a placemat with the website ChooseMyPlate.gov written underneath. The 5 sections of MyPlate are clickable and go to food group subpages.

Balancing Calories
●Enjoy your food, but eat less.
●Avoid oversized portions.
Foods to Increase
●Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
●Make at least half your grains whole grains.
●Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
Foods to Reduce
●Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.
●Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

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