My Plate

1. My Plate A Guide to Daily Food Choices!

2. What’s on Your Plate? VEGETABLES FRUITS GRAINS PROTEINS

3. Build a Healthy Plate Make half your plate fruits & veggies Switch to Skim or 1% milk Make at least half your grains whole Vary your protein food choices

5. Limit foods high in solid fats, added sugars, & salt Choose foods and drinks with little or no added sugars. Look out for salt in foods you buy-it all adds up. Eat fewer foods that are high in solid fats.

6. Choose the right amount of Calories for You! Everyone has a personal calorie limit. Enjoy your food, but eat less. Cook more often at home. When eating out, choose lower calorie menu options.

7. Be Physically Active Pick activities that you like and start by doing what you can, at least 10 minutes at a time. Every bit adds up. The health benefits increase as you spend more time being active.

8. Use food labels to make better choices Most packaged foods have a Nutritional Facts label and an ingredients list. For a healthier you, use this tool to make smart food choices quickly and easily.

9. Vegetables and Fruits Eat more red, orange, and dark-green veggies like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli in main dishes. Use fruits as snacks, salads, and desserts. Fresh or Frozen Fruits and Veggies are the best choice.

10. Cut back on empty calories from solid fats and added sugars Limit empty calories to less than 260 per day, based on a 2000 calorie diet. Look out for salt in foods you buy Drink water instead of sugary drinks Eat sugary desserts less often

12. Fruits and Vegetables WATER Or Low Fat Milk Grains Proteins Your Dinner Plate

13. The MOST Important Thing… EAT ONLY when you are HUNGRY! STOPwhen you are FULL!