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Fall Resources

Make healthy choices even as the weather turns cooler with these MyPlate resources

MyPlate, MyState

What foods, flavors, and recipes is your state/territory known for, and how do they fit into your healthy eating style? The new Toolkit for Teachers is full of fun (and educational) activities. #MyPlateMyState

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020

The Nation’s go-to source for nutrition advice.

Cost of Raising a Child 2015

How much does it cost to raise a child born in 2015?

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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.

All about the Fruit Group
Nutrients and health benefits
Tips to making wise choices

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All about the Grains Group
Nutrients and health benefits
Tips to help you eat whole grains

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All about the Dairy Group
Nutrients and health benefits
Non-dairy sources of calcium
Tips to making wise choices

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All about the Protein Group
Nutrients and health benefits
Vegetarian choices
Tips to making wise choices

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All about the Vegetable Group
Nutrients and health benefits
Tips to help you eat vegetables
Beans and peas are unique foods

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Include your children in meal prep tonight! Teach them about the 5 MyPlate food groups and discuss which ingredients fall into each food group.

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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.

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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!!