Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group.
MyPlate
Audience
Healthy Eating Style
Physical Activity
Online Tools
Popular Topics
CLICK A FOOD GROUP TO EXPLORE
MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image – a place setting for a meal. Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate, in your cup, or in your bowl.
CLICK A FOOD GROUP TO EXPLORE
Check Out Our Online Tools
EATING ON A BUDGET
MYPLATE TIP SHEETS
MYPLATE QUIZZES
SUPERTRACKER
WHAT'S COOKING
Check Out Our Online Tools
Eating on a Budget
MyPlate Tip Sheets
MyPlate Quiz
Supertracker
What's Cooking
Tip of The Day
Choose healthier options when you eat out. Trade a typical combo meal for a smaller entrée and a side salad, or try a veggie soup with half a sandwich.
TWITTER FEED
5 hours
Traveling this season? Pack dried fruits, unsalted nuts & seeds, whole grain crackers & rice cakes to snack healthy on the go. More snack tips here: https://t.co/hbYvL526Rc https://t.co/rSoP89F8l6
11 hours
DYK? Winter squash comes in many varieties! Check out the selection at your grocery store or farmers market. https://t.co/VCxcuIo6ZH
14 hours
Need more healthy eating tips? Download the printable #MyPlateMyWins tip sheets & find your healthy eating style! https://t.co/szIWyvcbP1 https://t.co/7DFallfp9q
1 day
RT @USDA: Time Management: The Key to a Food Safe Holiday- https://t.co/K1Dk89rSrW https://t.co/7LaLFdvidj
1 day
Warm up this season with this recipe for Beef & Bean Chile Verde! https://t.co/FdrBWyUUYz #WhatsCooking https://t.co/dtLUShXAQh
MyPlate News
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Americans Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
A New Year’s campaign including a new video series, landing page, and resources designed to help guide Americans towards a healthier eating style and turn their resolutions into real solutions for healthy eating in 2017. Landing page. Press release. Infographic.
Updated and new content!
ChooseMyPlate.gov has been updated with the release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Check out our new MyPlate, MyWins campaign
MyPlate in Multiple Languages
The MyPlate icon and tip sheet #1 are now available in 21 languages.
MyPlate Moments
Now I start my day with fruits and veggies by having a homemade smoothie for breakfast. I use almond milk, banana, berries, and kale or spinach (for iron). You have such great tips!!
Marie, Virginia