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- MyPlate was released in June 2011 - Recommendations are for 2+

MyPlate. MyPlate. - MyPlate was released in June 2011 - Recommendations are for 2+ . Fruits Group. Use fruits as snacks, salads or desserts. Choose whole or cut up fruits more often than fruit juice. Key Consumer Message : Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. . Vegetables Group.

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- MyPlate was released in June 2011 - Recommendations are for 2+

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  1. MyPlate MyPlate - MyPlate was released in June 2011 - Recommendations are for 2+

  2. Fruits Group Use fruits as snacks, salads or desserts. Choose whole or cut up fruits more often than fruit juice. Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

  3. Vegetables Group Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Eat red, orange and dark green vegetables. Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

  4. Protein Group Choose a variety of different protein sources. In place of some meat and poultry, choose 8 oz. seafood per week. Try grilling, broiling, poaching or roasting. Key Consumer Message: Keep meat and poultry portions small and lean.

  5. Grains Group Choose 100% whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice and pasta. Check the ingredients list on food packages to find whole grain foods. Key Consumer Message: Make half your grains whole grains.

  6. Dairy Group Low-fat or fat-free dairy products have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories. Key Consumer Message: Switch to low-fat or fat-free milk. Get your calcium rich foods.

  7. Wasted Calories • Foods that are mostly processed with a lot of calories • Not nutrient dense foods • Unnecessary calories

  8. Be Physically Active Your Way • Pick activities that you like. • Start slowly, at least 10 minutes at a time. • Every bit adds up. • Health benefits increase as you spend more time being active. www.myplate.gov

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