MyPlate
USDA nutrition guide
MyPlate is the U.S. government's nutritional guide, replacing the food pyramid in 2011.
It shows a plate divided into four sections—fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein—with a small circle for dairy alongside: The school cafeteria redesigned its menu to follow MyPlate guidelines.
The visual emphasizes proportion rather than servings.
Edible plants, not fruits
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- grainsSmall hard seeds
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
whole grains · leafy greens · legumes · poultry · seafood · nuts · seeds · yogurt
Federal agriculture bureau
- nutritionBodily use of food
- portionsDivided amounts allocated
- food pyramidTriangular dietary guideline chart
- dietary guidelinesRecommendations for healthy eating
recommendations · daily values · nutrition education · healthy eating · meal planning · balanced meals · government · public health
Comparative relation of parts
- serving sizeStandard food quantity
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- food distributionAllocating provisions to recipients
- measurementDetermining size or amount
vegetables
Edible plants, not fruits
dairy · whole grains · leafy greens · legumes · poultry · seafood · nuts · seeds · yogurt · cheese
USDA
Federal agriculture bureau
- nutritionBodily use of food
- portionsDivided amounts allocated
- food pyramidTriangular dietary guideline chart
dietary guidelines · recommendations · daily values · nutrition education · healthy eating · meal planning · balanced meals · government · public health · food policy
proportion
Comparative relation of parts
- serving sizeStandard food quantity
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- food distributionAllocating provisions to recipients
- child nutritionbaby food, balanced diet, balanced meals, breakfast, calcium
- food policyfood policy, food stamps, food aid, food assistance, food security
- USDAUSDA, farm bill, food stamps, WIC, school lunch
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- school cafeteriaschool cafeteria, cafeteria, lunch line, lunch trays, lunch tray
MyPlateintuitive eating
Diet-free body-responsive eating
anti-diet · carnivore diet · Atkins diet · fad diet · elimination diet