Time to Get Your Plate in Shape
This March join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) in celebrating National Nutrition Month. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape” and encourages everyone to remember to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and low fat or fat free dairy on their plates every day.
The MyPlate icon is a picture of how most of us should try to eat for better health. The change from the pyramid to the plate was made after consumer research showed that a picture of a healthy plate filled with the right balance of healthy foods was the clearest way to communicate the new Dietary Guidelines. If your plate looks like the MyPlate, then you are taking steps to better health!
MyPlate encourages you to:
· Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
· Make at least half your grains whole grains
· Vary your protein choices
· Switch to skim or 1% milk
During the month of March, FAQ’s about MyPlate will be posted on the blog. Stay tuned and learn how incorporating messages from MyPlate can help you take steps toward better health!
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