MyPlate celebrates first anniversary
United States
Friday 01 June 2012
MD
An easy to remember image to develop a healthy meal, MyPlate emphasizes the importance of fruits and vegetables.
MyPlate, which helps the public prepare a healthy meal is celebrating its first anniversary.
Sponsored by Michelle Obama and the Minister of Agriculture, MyPlate wants to help consumers choose the right food for healthy meals. MyPlate consists of fruit and vegetables, grains
and protein, and a portion of dairy products.
MyPlate reflects the core principles of dietary guidelines and should help in the fight against childhood obesity. A simple image, MyPlate emphasizes the importance of fruit and vegetables in a healthy diet.
MyPlate reflects the core principles of dietary guidelines and should help in the fight against childhood obesity. A simple image, MyPlate emphasizes the importance of fruit and vegetables in a healthy diet.
source : usda gov blog