Enjoy your food, but eat less. · Avoid oversized portions. · Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. · Make at least half your grains whole grains. · Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1% ...

This story is Part 1 of a 2-part series on the MyPlate approach to nutrition. Part 2 focuses on how the approach can be ...

The USDA and first lady Michelle Obama unveiled the new food plate icon that is replacing the 20-year-old food pyramid. The plate is meant to be a healthier guideline for how to eat in appropriate ...

Every five years, the United States Drug Administration (USDA) collaborates with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 1992, these ...