MyPlate
MyPlate
MyPlate (/maɪpleɪt/) is a nutrition guide published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which replaces the previous food pyramid guide from 1992. It was introduced in June 2011 by First Lady Michelle Obama and USDA Chief Tom Vilsack.
Etymology
The term "MyPlate" is a combination of the words "my" and "plate", indicating a personalized approach to healthy eating, with "plate" referring to the image of a plate divided into different food group sections.
Description
MyPlate is a visual representation of how different foods and food groups should contribute to a healthy meal. The plate is divided into four sections of approximately 30 percent grains, 40 percent vegetables, 10 percent fruits, and 20 percent protein, accompanied by a smaller circle representing dairy, such as a glass of milk or a yogurt cup.
Related Terms
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans: A set of recommendations designed to help individuals maintain a healthy diet.
- Food Pyramid: A visual representation of the relative proportions of different food groups that a healthy individual should consume each day.
- Nutrition Facts label: A label required on most packaged food in many countries, showing what nutrients (calories, fats, proteins, vitamins, etc.) are in the food.
- Healthy Eating Plate: A visual guide created by experts at Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, which addresses deficiencies in the MyPlate model.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MyPlate
- Wikipedia's article - MyPlate
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