Plan Myplate

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1. Write your daily goals for each food group.

*  Vegetables (cups)

*  Fruits (cups)

*  Grains/Starches (ounces)

*  Protein (ounces)

*  Dairy (cups)

2. Plan how much of each food group you want to have at a meal. Make sure the total for each group meets, but doesn’t go over, your daily goal.

3. Select foods for each meal or snack. Refer to what counts as an ounce or a cup for each food group. Choose foods that you like to eat and that are convenient for you.

© American Institute for Preventive Medicine