"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."
The USDA released this new icon to urge healthier eating habits in the US.
MyPlate, which includes colored sections for grains and proteins and a dairy cup beside it, is part of the administration's push to encourage healthy habits. Dietary guidelines released in January told Americans to cut salt and fat, and the first lady has led a push to tackle obesity with her "Let's Move" initiative.
How do you feel about this new shift from the food pyramid to a plate? How does your plate look in comparison to the new USDA's MyPlate icon?
"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."
The USDA released this new icon to urge healthier eating habits in the US.
MyPlate, which includes colored sections for grains and proteins and a dairy cup beside it, is part of the administration's push to encourage healthy habits. Dietary guidelines released in January told Americans to cut salt and fat, and the first lady has led a push to tackle obesity with her "Let's Move" initiative.
How do you feel about this new shift from the food pyramid to a plate? How does your plate look in comparison to the new USDA's MyPlate icon?
