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Sample Content - #WhatsOnMyPlate Social Media Toolkit

#WhatsOnMyPlate Social Media Toolkit

#WhatsOnMyPlate is an initiative promoting MyPlate, the modern, customizable approach to healthy eating based on the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

#WhatsOnMyPlate will showcase how MyPlate is adaptable for various cultures, preferences, budgets, and traditions. Join us as we spread the word about #WhatsOnMyPlate, increase awareness of MyPlate, and elevate its ability to help people enjoy healthier eating.

We built this toolkit to help you reach your audience and community in a way that works best for you. We can’t wait to see how you motivate others to start using MyPlate today.

Don’t forget to tag us and use #WhatsOnMyPlate

Spread the word!

Whether you prefer to create your own content or use our sample posts, graphics, and videos, we have everything you need to customize messaging that resonates with your audience.

Create Your Own Post Use Ready-to-Post Content

Graphics

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Discover #WhatsOnMyPlate

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How do YOU eat healthier with MyPlate? #WhatsOnMyPlate

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From a plate.. from a table.. or any other way. WhatsOnMyPlate

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Build your lunch with MyPlate

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Create something great with MyPlate

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Animated Videos

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Discover WhatsOnMyPlate

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Eat Healthier, one bite at a time

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Smoothie #WhatsOnMyPlate

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Build your lunch with MyPlate

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Sample Messages

We’ve created social media messages for Facebook, X, and Instagram to help you spread the word about MyPlate. The content is divided into three main categories: MyPlate is Budget-Friendly, MyPlate is Adaptable, and Your Choices Add Up Over Time.

Choose your desired platform below to post the content with the correct tags.

MyPlate is Budget-Friendly

  • #MyPlate is for everyone. It’s free, easy to access wherever you are, and full of budget-friendly tips to help you eat healthier. How do you use @MyPlate to enjoy healthier eating? Show us what’s on YOUR plate with #WhatsOnMyPlate.
  • #MyPlate Kitchen has recipes and resources to help build healthy, budget-friendly meals. Find @MyPlate Kitchen (and other healthy eating resources) at https://bit.ly/3KcrgrJ. #WhatsOnMyPlate
  • #MyPlate meets you where you are with free digital tools and resources for budget-friendly meal planning and food preparation. Get recipes, tips, and more at https://bit.ly/3wPkUeK. Follow @MyPlate for more healthy eating tips. #WhatsOnMyPlate

MyPlate is Adaptable

  • #MyPlate is for everyone. We want to see what’s on YOUR plate. Share your dish with us below. And don’t forget to tag #WhatsOnMyPlate!
  • #MyPlate offers customizable, healthy eating tips – so you can use it to make healthy choices while enjoying your favorite traditional recipes. Get more healthy eating tips at https://bit.ly/3WP3XM4. #WhatsOnMyPlate
  • #MyPlate encourages variety, so there’s room for all the flavors you enjoy. Find delicious recipes, healthy eating tips, and more at https://bit.ly/4dWn4tR. #WhatsOnMyPlate
  • #MyPlate can be adapted to your dietary preferences and tastes. How do you adapt @MyPlate to your favorite meals? Tell us below and show us what’s on your plate. Don’t forget to tag #WhatsOnMyPlate.

Your Choices Add Up Over Time

  • No one’s perfect, and every meal doesn’t have to be either. Think about your choices over the course of a day or week, with those choices adding up to reflect a balance across all food groups. For more ways that @MyPlate can help you eat healthy, visit https://bit.ly/3VcZRvY. #WhatsOnMyPlate
  • We love seeing how people use #MyPlate to create meals they love – for themselves and their loved ones. How do you use @MyPlate to eat the healthy foods you love? Share your plate with us and tag #WhatsOnMyPlate.

MyPlate is Budget-Friendly

  • MyPlate is for everyone. It’s free, easy to access wherever you are, and full of budget-friendly tips to help you eat healthy your way. How do you use #MyPlate to enjoy healthier eating? Show us what’s on YOUR plate with #WhatsOnMyPlate. And don’t forget to tag @MyPlate_gov.
  • MyPlate Kitchen has recipes and resources to help build healthy, budget-friendly meals. Find #MyPlate Kitchen (and other healthy eating resources) at myplate.gov/whatsonmyplate. For more tips, follow #WhatsOnMyPlate and see how others are using @MyPlate_gov to save.
  • MyPlate meets you where you are with free digital tools and resources for budget-friendly meal planning and food preparation. Want to see how #MyPlate can help you eat healthy on a budget? Find recipes, shopping tips, and more at myplate.gov/whatsonmyplate. #WhatsOnMyPlate

MyPlate is Adaptable

  • MyPlate is for everyone. We want to see what’s on YOUR plate. Tell us in the comments. And don’t forget to add #WhatsOnMyPlate! For more healthy recipes, follow @MyPlate_gov.
  • MyPlate is a healthy eating guide that you can personalize based on your preferences and cultural traditions. Get budget-friendly recipes, shopping and meal prep tips, and more at myplate.gov/whatsonmyplate. Follow @MyPlate_gov for more healthy eating tips! #WhatsOnMyPlate
  • MyPlate encourages variety, so there’s room for all the flavors you enjoy. Discover the many ways that #MyPlate can help you eat healthier, one bite at a time, at myplate.gov/whatsonmyplate. For more healthy eating tips, follow @MyPlate_gov. #WhatsOnMyPlate
  • How do you use #MyPlate to customize your favorite meals? Tell us in the comments below, and show us what’s on your plate. Don’t forget to tag #WhatsOnMyPlate and follow @MyPlate_gov for more healthy eating tips!

Your Choices Add Up Over Time

  • No one’s perfect, and every meal doesn’t have to be either. Think about your choices over the course of a day or week, with those choices adding up to reflect a balance across all food groups. Want to get more healthy eating tips? Visit myplate.gov/whatsonmyplate for delicious recipes, budget-friendly shopping tips, and more! #WhatsOnMyPlate #MyPlate
  • We love seeing how people use MyPlate to create meals they love – for themselves and their loved ones. How do you use #MyPlate to eat the healthy foods you love? Show us what’s on YOUR plate with #WhatsOnMyPlate. And don’t forget to tag @MyPlate_gov.
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MyPlate.gov is based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025