Myplate 2

MyPlate, developed by the USDA, shows how different food groups should take up space on a plate. The nutrition guidelines in HealthyLife® Weigh are based on MyPlate and the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

*  Make ½ of your plate fruits and vegetables.

*  ¼ of your plate should be lean protein.

*  ¼ of your plate should be a whole grain or high-fiber starch.

*  Drink low-fat dairy or consume other calcium-rich foods and beverages.

While this graphic is far from a complete nutrition guide, the basic principle of having HALF of your plate fruits and vegetables, a QUARTER of your plate grains or starches, and a QUARTER of your plate a quality protein is a good rule of thumb.

*  How often does your plate look like the one above?

*  Which section is the fullest in your current diet?

*  Which section is the emptiest in your current diet?