June 3, 2011 Leave a comment
The Federal government has a new food icon, MyPlate, designed to serve as a reminder to help people make healthier food choices. Specifically, it can prompt people to think about building a healthy plate at meal times. The new icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups. For more information on eating healthy, visit www.choosemyplate.gov.
| 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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