Choose My Plate | Decatur Parks & Recreation Department

June 3, 2011 by saraeholmes 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.