Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Browse the MyPlate collection of printable tip sheets and resources. These materials are in the public domain.

The MyPlate Plan shows your food group targets – what and how much to eat within your calorie allowance. 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.

Want your kids to learn how to build a healthy meal? Use these clever activity sheets to find ideas and tips!

Make every bite count when feeding your toddler. Use these tips for serving healthy foods.

Make safe, nutritious food and beverage choices during pregnancy and while breastfeeding to keep you and your baby healthy. 

Use these tips to help you make smart choices about choosing, using, and eating fats for good health.

Oils are not a food group, but they provide essential nutrients. Find information on cooking with oils and limiting saturated fats.

Protein foods include both animal and plant sources. Find tips for including a variety of protein foods in your diet. 

Whole grains are important sources of many nutrients, including dietary fiber. Discover new ways to enjoy whole grains with these tips.

Grains are a source of carbohydrates in the diet. Read more about the grains group, and learn why it is important to make half of your grains whole.

Learn how to select and prepare foods with less salt and sodium.

Make safe, nutritious food and beverage choices during pregnancy and while breastfeeding to keep you and your baby healthy.

Making a plan before heading to the store can help you get organized, save money, and choose healthy options.

Learn about the unique nutrition needs for individuals ages 65 and up.

MyPlate Kitchen is an online tool featuring a collection of healthy and budget friendly recipes and resources. Browse the following cuisines:

• Asian Recipes
• Latin American/Hispanic Recipes
• Mediterranean Recipes
• Middle Eastern Recipes
• Native American Recipes
• Southern Recipes

Discover how to create a healthy eating routine from MyPlate, the USDA food group guide.

Build healthy eating habits in your teenage years using these tips.

Choose plant foods that are rich in important nutrients to meet your nutrition needs.

Learn about the five food groups with printable crossword puzzles, mazes, word searches, word scrambles and coloring sheets. Activities include:

• Fruit and Vegetable Flash Cards
• MyPlate Word Blanks: "Cook-off Craze"
• Kids Food Critic Activity
• MyPlate Grocery Store Bingo

Learn which foods make up the Protein Foods Group and how much protein is needed for a healthy diet. 

Find MyPlate tip sheets for smart shopping and meal planning. Topics include:

• Eat Healthy on a Budget
• Meal Planning
• Grocery Shopping

Find games, activities, and information about eating healthy with the five food groups.

Help your toddler explore new flavors and textures with healthy foods and beverages.