Introducing ChooseMyPlate.gov

June 2, 2011

Move over food pyramid, there's a new logo in town. The new "plate" logo, introduced by the USDA today, is a simpler way to look at nutrition and reflects new USDA dietary guidelines

Here are the basics. 

Balancing Calories: 

  • Enjoy your food, but eat less
  • Avoid oversized portions

Food to Increase: 

  • Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables
  • Make at least half of your grains whole grains
  • Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk 

Foods to Reduce: 

  • Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread and frozen meals--and choose foods with lower numbers. 
  • Drink water instead of sugary drinks. 

>>What's Cooking, Uncle Sam? A History of Food Policy From the National Archives 

What do you think? Is the new plate better than the old food pyramid? Do you agree with the simpler nutritional guidelines? 

 

 

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