MyPlate
MyPlate is a great tool to help make smart, balanced food choices.
Remember these important messages that MyPlate teaches us -
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 - choose the food with the lower number.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
For more information about MyPlate, visit www.choosemyplate.gov
