Plate replaces pyramid in USDA food guidelines
The pyramid guide to healthy eating that many Americans grew up with has been scrapped, and in its place the Obama administration is serving up a dinner plate icon sliced up by food groups.
The Department of Agriculture unveiled its new icon, MyPlate, on Thursday to help guide Americans toward eating balanced meals. The dinner plate is divided into four sections for fruits, vegetables, protein and grains, with a dairy cup beside it.
| The icon, which accompanies dietary guidelines released in January and a push by first lady Michelle Obama to tackle obesity, will be taught in schools and used as part of federal foods programs and by doctors and nurses.
Recommended dietary guidelines for the new food plate: |
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| Balancing Calories |
| | ● | Enjoy your food, but eat less. |
| | ● | Avoid oversized portions. |
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| | 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. |
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| | 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. |
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TIP: Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds.
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