Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
Nutrition experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services update their food guide every 5 years. It is for both
children and adults. And it's meant to help people control portion sizes and
make the healthiest choices possible within food groups.
For a
personalized food guide, go to the interactive website
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.
ChooseMyPlate
The MyPlate design reminds people to make healthy food choices, including:
- Enjoy your food, but eat less.
- Avoid oversized portions.
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
- Make at least half of your grains whole grains.
- Compare sodium (salt) in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals—and choose the foods with lower numbers.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator |
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| Last Revised | July 19, 2011 |
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