MyPlate Resources

Communication tools about MyPlate for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Food Producers and Retailers, Community and Professional Organizations, Communicators and Educators

Learn about the five food groups that make up MyPlate. Click on each food group to learn more about it.

MyPlate dietary guidance for 10 stages of life

The MyPlate Plan shows your food group targets – what and how much to eat within your calorie allowance. Your food plan is personalized, based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.  Also available in Spanish

Learn about nutrition for a variety of populations such as children, pregnant women and older adults.

Start Simple with MyPlate, an easy-to-understand visual cue to help people eat healthy by building a healthy plate. MyPlate replaced MyPyramid in 2011.

The ChooseMyPlate.gov website includes a number of print materials which are available as downloadable PDFs.

Access MyPlate materials in Spanish.

Protein foods include seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, beans, peas, and lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy products. Use these tips to make a variety of protein food choices.

Discover guidelines for vegans based on MyPlate.