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Wherever you are, just use your plate to make a healthier diet. MyPlate. Today’s Agenda Here today, learned tomorrow. MyPlate. Meet the Vegetable Group This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice is welcome in the vegetable food group.
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Wherever you are, just use your plate to make a healthier diet. MyPlate
Meet the Vegetable GroupThis could be the start of a beautiful friendship • Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice is welcome in the vegetable food group.
Meet the Fruit Group • Any fruit or 100% fruit juice is a welcome part of the fruit group.
Meet the Grain GroupMake at least half your grains whole grains! • The grain group includes food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain.
Meet the Protein Group • Any food made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds is welcome in the protein group.
Meet the Dairy Group • All fluid milks, as well as yogurt, milk-based desserts, hard natural cheeses, and soft cheeses are part of this group.
Part Two: Meal Makeovers Healthy ways to change the meals you eat
Part Three: USDA Messages Put these in a doggie bag and bring them on home.
Remember These Messages! • Enjoy the food you eat, but eat less. • Avoid oversized portions. • Make half your plate fruits and veggies, at every meal. • Stick to low-fat or fat free dairy products. • Eat low-sodium foods. • Drink water and avoid sugary drinks.