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Friday, August 19, 2011

My Plate replaced My Pyramid







Balancing Calories

● Enjoy your food, but eat less.

● Avoid oversized portions.


Foods to Increase

● Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

● Make at least half your grains whole grains.

● Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.


Foods to Reduce

● Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.

● Drink water instead of sugary drinks.


For more information you can visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

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