My Plate

You have probably heard in the news recently that My Pyramid is now called My Plate. My Plate divides the food groups into fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy and shows how your plate should be look at each meal. The main points of my plate are:
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.

For more information on My Plate visit www.chosemyplate.gov and view the slide show listed below created by the University of Nebraska Extension Program.