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Getting to know MyPlate
What is it?
It is a reminder to eat healthy foods
My Plate is divided into 5 food groups– Fruits– Vegetables– Grains– Protein– Dairy
The Parts
Fruits
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Focus on fruits
Vegetables
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Vary your veggies
Grains
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Make half your grains whole
Protein
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Go lean with protein
Dairy
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Get your calcium-rich foods
Test your food knowledge with the MyPyramid Blast Off game
Click here to play
MyPlate provides 10 tips to creating a great plate
Link to 10 Tips to a Great Plate
Balance CaloriesUse Myfood-a-pedia to find the calories in a food.
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Enjoy your food, but eat less
• Take your time when you eat.• When you are full, stop eating.
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Avoid Oversized Portions
• Use smaller dishes• Choose smaller sizes.
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Foods to Eat More Often
• Fruits, veggies, whole-grains, and fat free milk.
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Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies
• The more color the better• Add fruits to main or side
dishes and desserts
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Switch to Fat-Free or Low-Fat Milk6
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Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains
Substitute whole grains for refined products
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Compare Sodium in Foods8
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Choose lower sodium products • “low sodium”• “reduced sodium”• “no salt added”
Foods to Eat Less Often
Eat less foods high in solid fats, sugars, and salt.
True False
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Question: Sports drinks such as Gatorade are high in sugar.
Drink Water Instead of Sugary Drinks
Pop, energy drinks, and sports drinks are all full of sugar and calories.
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Daily Food Plan
Use this tool to determine the amount of food YOU need from each food group.
Daily Food Plan
Not sure about your diet?
Use these tools to assess your diet and physical activity
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More information
• Team Nutrition• Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food• Farmers markets• Fruits and Veggies- More Matters
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