MyPlate

My Plate is the new USDA food guide tool to help people make wise food choices within food and calorie limits. MyPlate uses simple tools like plates, cups and bowls to help us see how healthy food portions look, and to know what kinds of foods to eat.

The USDA Choose My Plate website can be used by adults, children, families and seniors and can help each age group make healthier and easier food and activity choices. Teachers and health-care providers also can use these educational tools in the classroom or as part of the treatment care plan.

Our Nutrition Education programs use these messages and tools to help you take small steps to a healthier lifestyle. These small changes repeated over time can help each of us to control weight, and reduce our risk factors for chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and certain cancers. These changes can help us to feel better and be more active in our everyday activities.

To take an easy, online quiz,  visit Choose My Plate.

Last updated May 21, 2024