MyPlate is a modern, customizable approach to healthy eating. It’s easy to use, based on science, and an overall great way to eat healthier, whether you eat on a plate, in a bowl, or some other way.
3 reasons you'll love MyPlate
MyPlate captures the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans in a simple way that allows you to make the most of every bite. Here are the things we love most about MyPlate.
Meet the MyPlate tools.
MyPlate’s symbol is a simple visual reminder to choose a variety of foods throughout the day. Use the MyPlate tools to put this guidance into action.
Are you making every bite count?
Take the quiz to find out and get personalized results and resources to help you eat healthier.
Take the Quiz Empiece la pruebaBuild healthy eating habits.
Pick daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn fun badges along the way.
Download the AppBuild a personalized eating plan.
The MyPlate Plan shows you what and how much to eat from each of the food groups based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.
Get budget-friendly shopping tips.
Find cost savings in your area and discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods.
Open Shop SimpleFind healthy and delicious recipes.
MyPlate Kitchen has recipes and resources to help build healthy, budget-friendly meals.
Start cooking today Encuentre una receta hoyWhat’s your food group IQ?
Take these quizzes to learn more about the food groups and find healthy ways to make every bite count.
Take the QuizzesGet MyPlate tips with Alexa.
Get MyPlate healthy eating tips on your Amazon Alexa device or on your smartphone or tablet.
Explore MyPlate on AlexaMeet the MyPlate Tools
Use just one or all together to help you make healthy food and beverage choices.
Get started with MyPlate...
MyPlate’s symbol is a simple visual reminder to choose a variety of foods throughout the day. Use the MyPlate tools to put this guidance into action.
MyPlate Quiz:
Are you making every bite count?
Take the quiz to find out and get personalized results and resources to help you eat healthier.
Take the Quiz Empiece la pruebaStart Simple with MyPlate App:
Build healthy eating habits.
Pick daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn fun badges along the way.
Download the AppMyPlate Plan:
Build a personalized eating plan.
The MyPlate Plan shows you what and how much to eat from each of the food groups based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.
Shop Simple with MyPlate Tool:
Get budget-friendly shopping tips.
Find cost savings in your area and discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods.
Open Shop Simple...and continue your MyPlate journey.
Want to incorporate MyPlate into your daily life? These tools can help you build healthy habits, learn more about the food groups, and get personalized healthy eating tips.
MyPlate Kitchen:
Find healthy and delicious recipes.
MyPlate Kitchen has recipes and resources to help build healthy, budget-friendly meals.
Start Cooking Today Encuentre una receta hoyFood Group Quizzes:
What’s your food group IQ?
Take these quizzes to learn more about the food groups and find healthy ways to make every bite count.
Take the QuizzesMyPlate on Alexa:
Get MyPlate tips with Alexa.
Get MyPlate healthy eating tips on your Amazon Alexa device or on your smartphone or tablet.
Explore MyPlate on AlexaMyPlate can help you save
With budget-friendly shopping tips, recipes, and even location-based SNAP savings, MyPlate helps you eat the foods you love without eating up your budget.
Ready to start saving? Click the link below to see how MyPlate can help you eat healthy on a budget.
From MyPlate to your plate, every plate tells a story.
People all over the country are finding simple, practical ways to eat healthier. Watch their stories to see how they make healthy choices that work for their budget, preferences, and dietary needs (and how you can too).
What story does your plate tell?
Share your meal with us on social media using #WhatsOnMyPlate
Are you a health or nutrition professional?
Calling all Nutrition Educators, Healthcare Professionals, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, and others in the healthful eating space: these resources are just for you, to help you continue the incredible work you do within your communities.
Spread the word on social media
We’ve made it easy to share MyPlate with your followers and network. This social media toolkit contains all the content and prompts you’ll need to educate and engage with your audience.
Read stories from community educators
Every day, health and nutrition professionals use MyPlate to make a difference. We've gathered some of their stories here and hope they'll inspire you to use MyPlate in your local community.
Incorporate diverse food images in your outreach
Browse our collection of food photography and download the images for use in your promotional, informational and educational efforts. Recipes may be available for some images.
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