USDA MyPlate & Food Pyramid Resources
MyPlate
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
In June 2011, MyPlate replaced MyPyramid as the government's primary food group symbol. MyPlate is an easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits by encouraging them to build a healthy plate, consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
USDA MyPlate & Food Pyramid Resources
MyPlate e-CatalogSociety for Nutrition Education.
Online catalog designed to help nutrition educators find and use nutrition education tools/curricula that incorporate substantive content from MyPlate and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
MyPlate for PreschoolersUSDA. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPlate for Preschoolers can be used to customize a Food Plan for children 2 to 5 years of age.
MyPlate Food GroupsUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
This page illustrates the five food groups that make up MyPlate. Simply click on a food group to learn more about how to build a healthy plate
MyPlate for ChildrenUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Child-friendly health and nutrition information for children ages 6-11.
MyPlate Daily Food Plans for Pregnancy & BreastfeedingUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPlate daily food plans and tools - designed specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers - provides interactive guidance.
10 Tips Nutrition Education Series
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Provides consumers and professionals easy-to-follow food and nutrition tips on a specific topic in a convenient, printable format.
Archived USDA MyPyramid Food Guidance System MaterialsUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPyramid replaced the 1992 Food Guide Pyramid and associated materials. In 2010, MyPyramid was replaced by MyPlate. MyPyramid incorporated recommendations from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January, 2005.
