My Plate

What is MyPlate?

MyPlate gives you a description of the five food groups that are needed for a healthy diet using a plate to demonstrate. We encourage you before you eat, think about what is on your plate, in you cup or in your bowl. Is it healthy? Am I eating a healthy meal? Will this food help or hurt my health?





Examples of ONE Day using my plate: 

Breakfast: 
Fruit: Apple
Protein: Almonds
Grains: Bagel
Dairy: Glass of Milk

Snack:
Dairy and Fruit: Yogurt with Mixed Fruits

Lunch:
Fruit: Strawberry
Protein: Grilled Chicken
Grains: Brown Rice
Vegetables: Green Beans
Glass of Water

Snack:
Vegetables: Baby Carrots
Dairy: Cubes cheese

Dinner:
Vegetables: Broccoli
Protein: Baked Chicken
Grains: Toast

*8 glasses of water a day*
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

 "Choose MyPlate." Choose MyPlate. United States Department of Agriculture, 28 Sept. 2015. Web. 21 Mar. 2016.