The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and input from First Lady Michelle Obama, announced last Thursday that a new food guidance graphic, MyPlate, will be replacing the old food guide pyramid. The First Lady announced that MyPlate is a part of her ongoing campaign against obesity.
The graphic is a plate divided into four slightly different sized sections, representing how much food is recommended in each category: fruits, grains, vegetables, and protein. Next to the plate is a small circle, representing dairy in the form or fat-free or low-fat milk, or yogurt. Health officials hope that the simple and clear visual cues of something as familiar as a plate will help consumers make healthier food and eating choices. “What’s more simple than a plate?” said the First Lady during the press conference.
The release of this new icon marks the launch of the promotion of the USDA’s newest dietary guidelines, which were announced this past January. Key messages surrounding the new dietary guidelines, urge Americans to reduce their consumption of salt, sugar, and fat, and increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and fish. MyPlate reflects these guidelines, urging Americans to fill half of their plate with fruits and vegetables, and use portion control when making food choices.
What do you guys think of the new plate? Love it? Hate it? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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I like it better than the pyramid myself, and it should do a fine job of helping educate kids about their diet. Of course there are healthier sources of calcium than milk, but hey, at least they didn’t put sweets and fats at the top again.
I doubt it will do anything to change people’s existing eating habits though…most people value taste over their own health for some odd reason. If food doesn’t taste as good as humanly possible, many people will pass it up for something much more harmful to their health.
I don’t quite understand this mentality…as long as something doesn’t taste gross, why can’t one chew it and swallow it for the nutrition and sustenance is provides? Isn’t this the point of eating?
Alternatively, one could use a healthy cookbook and not have to compromise on flavor or nutrition!
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