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MyPlate Tip Sheets

MyPlate Tip Sheets

MyPlate tip sheets cover a variety of topics. 

All tip sheets are also available in Spanish. The Start Simple with MyPlate tip sheet is available in 20 additional languages.

Start Simple with MyPlate

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Start Simple with MyPlate

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20 Additional Languages

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Food Groups

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Focus on Whole Fruits

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Vegetable foods spread out on a table

Vary Your Veggies

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Grains foods spread out on a table

Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains

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Protein foods spread out on a table

Vary Your Protein Routine

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Dairy foods spread out on a table

Move to Low-Fat or Fat-Free Milk or Yogurt

English    Spanish

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Life Stages

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Breastfeeding person with baby

Healthy Eating for Women Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding

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Healthy Eating for Infants

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mother and toddler on the MyPlate.gov website on a laptop

Healthy Eating for Toddlers

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3 young girls outside playing

Healthy Eating for Preschoolers

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Healthy Eating for Kids

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Teen boy eating salad

Healthy Eating for Teens

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Healthy Eating for Young Adults

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Group shot of many adults

Healthy Eating for Adults

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older couple cooking

Healthy Eating for Older Adults

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Mom and dad holding their two daughters

Healthy Eating for Families

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Limits

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Cut Back on Added Sugars

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Woman pouring oil into frying pan on stove

Rethink Fats

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Be Salt Smart

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Other Topics

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Celebrations and Gatherings

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Dine Out / Take Out

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Woman looking through store flyer

Eat Healthy on a Budget

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Vegetables on a cutting board

Enjoy Vegetarian Meals

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Grocery Shopping

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Woman following a recipe

Healthy Food Preparation

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Healthy snacks on a table

Healthy Snacking with MyPlate

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pregnant woman with children

Kitchen Time-Savers

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Make Better Beverage Choices

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father feeding family dinner

Meal Planning

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Shop Simple with MyPlate

Find savings in your area and discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods.

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Alexa Speakers and Devices

MyPlate on Alexa

Get MyPlate nutrition tips on Amazon Alexa devices or the free Alexa app.

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Start Simple app on phone and watch

Start Simple with MyPlate App

Build healthy eating habits one goal at a time! Download the Start Simple with MyPlate app today.

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MyPlate.gov is based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025