MyPlate
MyPlate is the latest graphic from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to represent a healthful approach to eating that promotes health and reduces risk of disease. MyPlate was introduced by USDA in June 2011, replacing MyPyramid, which was the symbol of USDA's eating pattern since 2005.
MyPlate was created to remind us to eat healthfully. The graphic uses a place setting to illustrate the familiar five food groups, Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Protein Foods and Dairy. Choosing nutrient-rich foods in amounts that support a healthy weight are two keys to building a healthful diet.
The following educational materials can help educators convey nutrition messages that will assist consumers in applying the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, which were the basis for the eating patterns that are represented by the MyPlate icon. Some MyPlate materials are available in Spanish (MiPlato). Additional downloadable MyPlate and MiPlato educational resources may be found through the University of Florida IFAS Extension publications data base.
PowerPoint Presentations
Enjoy Your Food, but Eat Less
PowerPoint: Enjoy Your Food, but Eat Less
Script: Enjoy Your Food, but Eat Less
Worksheet: Goal Setting: Enjoy My Food, but Eat Less
Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables
PowerPoint: Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables
PowerPoint: ¡Haga que la mitad de su plato tenga frutas y vegetales!
Script: Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables
Worksheet: Goal Setting: Fruits and Vegetables
Worksheet: Goal Setting: MyPlate
Worksheet: Using MyPlate in Your Life, 9-13 year olds
Worksheet: Using MyPlate in Your Life, Teens
Worksheet: Using M Plate in Your Life, Adults
Worksheet: Match Nutrients / Empareje los nutrientes – Fuentes de alimentos
Worksheet: What’s for Dinner?: Fruits and Vegetables / Protein, Grain & Veg. / ¿Cuál es la cena?
My Plate and Your Healthy Lifestyle
PowerPoint: MyPlate and Your Healthy Lifestyle
PowerPoint: MiPlato y un estilo de vida saludable
Script: MyPlate and Your Healthy Lifestyle
Worksheet: Using MyPlate in Your Life, 9-13 year olds
Worksheet: Using MyPlate in Your Life, Teens
Worksheet: Using MyPlate in Your Life, Adults
MyPlate Worksheets
Goal Setting: Fruits and Vegetables / Establecer metas – Frutas y vegetales
Goal Setting: MyPlate
Using MyPlate in Your Life, 9-13 year olds
Using MyPlate in Your Life, Teens
Using MyPlate in Your Life, Adults
Using MyPlate in Your Life, Older Adults
Match Nutrients / Empareje los nutrientes – Fuentes de alimentos
What’s for Dinner?: Fruits and Vegetables / Protein, Grain & Veg. / ¿Cuál es la cena?
USDA’s Ten Tips Series (Complete Series)
Series Contents:
Coversheet
Choose MyPlate: 10 tips to a great plate
Add More Vegetables to Your Day: 10 tips to help you eat more vegetables
Focus on Fruits: 10 tips to help you eat more fruits
Make Half Your Grains Whole: 10 tips to help you eat whole grains
Got Your Dairy Today? 10 tips to help you eat and drink ore fat-free or low-fat dairy foods
With Protein Foods, Variety is Key: 10 tips for choosing protein
Build a Healthy Meal: 10 tips for healthy meals
Healthy Eating for Vegetarians: 10 tips for vegetarians
Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruits: 10 tips for affordable vegetables and fruits
Liven Up Your Meals with Vegetables and Fruits: 10 tips to improve your meals with vegetables and fruits
Kid-friendly Veggies and Fruits: 10 tips for making healthy foods more fun for children
Be a Healthy Role Model for Children: 10 tips for setting good examples
Cut Back on Your Kid’s Sweet Treats: 10 tips to decrease added sugars
Salt and Sodium: 10 tips to help you cut back
MyPlate for Older Adults
MiPlato para Adultos Mayores
