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Protein Foods

What is the USDA MyPlate Protein Foods Group? The MyPlate Protein Foods Group is one of the five food groups. All foods made from seafood; meat, poultry, and eggs; beans, peas, and lentils; and nuts, seeds, and soy products are part of the MyPlate Protein Foods Group. Beans, peas, and lentils are also part of the MyPlate Vegetable Group.

Your MyPlate Plan - 1800 Calories, Ages 4-8 Years

MyPlate Plan results include the daily recommended amounts for each food group. Talk with your health care provider about an eating pattern and physical activity program that is right for you.

Fruits

What is the USDA MyPlate Fruit Group? The MyPlate Fruit Group is one of the five food groups. Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the MyPlate Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, puréed, or cooked. At least half of the recommended amount of fruit should come from whole fruit, rather than 100% fruit juice.

Beans, Peas, and Lentils

Beans, peas, and lentils belong to a group of vegetables called “pulses.” This group includes all beans, peas, and lentils cooked from dry, canned, or frozen, such as: kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, pink beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), split peas, pigeon peas, mung beans, soy beans, and lentils. Lentils come in varieties that are mostly identified by their colors, such as brown, black, red, and green.

Dairy

What is the USDA MyPlate Dairy Group? The MyPlate Dairy Group is one of the five food groups. The MyPlate Dairy Group includes milk, yogurt, cheese, lactose-free milk and fortified soy milk and yogurt. It does not include foods made from milk that have little calcium and a high fat content, such as cream cheese, sour cream, cream, and butter.

Grains

What is the USDA MyPlate Grains Group? The MyPlate Grains Group is one of the five food groups. Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, grits, and tortillas are examples of grain products. Foods such as popcorn, rice, and oatmeal are also included in the MyPlate Grains Group. Grains are divided into 2 subgroups: Whole Grains and Refined Grains.

Vegetables

What is the USDA MyPlate Vegetable Group? The MyPlate Vegetable Group is one of the five food groups. Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as part of the MyPlate Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed. Based on their nutrient content, vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups: dark green; red and orange; beans, peas, and lentils; starchy; and other vegetables.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

USDA MyPlate has nutrition information toolkits for consumers designed for use by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, you’re at the forefront of educating patients, consumers, and students about healthy eating. Incorporate MyPlate’s free, ready-made resources as a simple starting point to help people of all ages and stages of life to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Included in this page: Start Simple with MyPlate, Make Every Bite Count, Make it Your Plate, and Partner with Us.

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Toddlers

Give your toddler healthy choices as they explore new foods and flavors. Toddlers are learning to feed themselves and to eat new foods during this important time of growth and development. Young children have small stomachs and are developing food preferences, so make every bite count!

Infants

Start your infant off on the path of lifelong healthy nutrition. The first year of a child's life is a critically important period for proper growth and development. Since they consume such small quantities of foods at this stage, it’s important to make every bite count!

Community and Professional Organizations

USDA MyPlate has nutrition information toolkits for consumers designed for use by Community and Professional Organizations. MyPlate provides concise messaging and evidence-based tools with actionable steps that enable organizations to reach a wide audience about healthier food and beverage choices. This toolkit provides free, ready-to-use resources for your outreach efforts. Included in this page: Connect with MyPlate, MyPlate is Everyone’s Plate, How to Personalize MyPlate, and The Power of Partnership.

Start Simple with MyPlate app: FAQs

Questions about the Start Simple with MyPlate app include: How do I get started? How do I set up an account on the Start Simple with MyPlate app? Can I change my goals? And many more.

About Us

The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, CNPP focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: (1) advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and (2) conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.

MyPlate Quiz Results

See how your answers compare to MyPlate recommendations. Links to relevant resources such as food groups, MyPlate Plan , information on the Start Simple with MyPlate app, and tip sheets relevant to the answers to your questions.