What do you need to know about healthy eating plates?

The Healthy Eating Plate encourages consumers to use healthy oils, and it does not set a maximum on the percentage of calories people should get each day from healthy sources of fat. In this way, the Healthy Eating Plate recommends the opposite of the low-fat message promoted for decades by the USDA.

Who are the authors of the Healthy Eating Plate?

The Healthy Eating Plate, created by nutrition experts at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and editors at Harvard Health Publications, was designed to address deficiencies in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s MyPlate.

Is the Healthy Eating Plate the same as the food pyramid?

Generations of Americans are accustomed to the food pyramid design, and it’s not going away. In fact, the Healthy Eating Pyramid and the Healthy Eating Plate complement each other. See how you can use the Healthy Eating Pyramid as a guide for your grocery shopping list.

What foods can you eat on a balanced diet?

A balanced lunch could be a vegetable soup (level 1) with wholegrain crispbread (level 2) and some hummus made with chickpeas (level 4) and vegetable oil (level 5) and a yoghurt (level 3). A balanced dinner could be a tasty stir-fry made with vegetables (level 1), fish, chicken filet or tofu (level 4) and low-salt soy sauce.

How can I find out more about MyPlate?

Your plan is personalized, based on your age, sex, height, weight and physical activity level. Browse the MyPlate collection of printable tip sheets and resources. These materials are in the public domain. Find out if you are making every bite count and get personalized nutrition resources.

How many calories are in the MyPlate plan?

Already know your plan? Age Group Calorie Level Calorie Level Calorie Level Calorie Level Ages 12-23M 700 800 900 Ages 2-3 1000 1200 1400 Ages 4-8 1200 1400 1600 Ages 9-13 1400 1600 1800 2800

What does the Red on the Healthy Eating Plate mean?

The red figure running across the Healthy Eating Plate’s placemat is a reminder that staying active is also important in weight control. The main message of the Healthy Eating Plate is to focus on diet quality.