Each year during March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month® by focusing on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
MyPlate is a guide to help you develop a healthier eating style, which is also known as an eating pattern and includes all of the foods and beverages you eat and drink.
MyPlate divides the meal into five food groups. This helps us make better food choices and build a balanced meal. The five food groups include:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Grains
- Protein foods
- Dairy
Using MyPlate to find your healthy eating style now will help you build a healthy eating pattern over time. Remember to use no more than an 8 inch plate.