An official website of the United States government.
Check out MyPlate, a food guidance system to help you plan a healthy diet. It includes many useful resources, including tools for assessing your food intake and physical activity.
These small, printable infographics are a great way to learn about the fruits and vegetables available at your local farmers market or grocery store. Each card contains fun facts and tips about each produce item and how local produce fits into MyPlate.
Find information on nutritional needs for pregnant and breastfeeding moms, as well as downloadable fact sheets including Breastfeeding Basics for Moms (PDF | 1.25 MB), and Tips for Pregnant Moms (PDF | 999 KB).
The MyPlate Plan shows your daily food group targets -- what and how much to eat within your calorie allowance. Your plan is personalized for you, based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level. For ages 2 and older.
These sample 2-week menus can be used by any person or family wanting to follow a healthy diet at a modest price. The menus are designed to meet nutrition needs on a budget.
The ChooseMyPlate.gov website includes a number of print materials which are available as downloadable PDFs. These materials are in the public domain and therefore no permission is needed to print, reproduce, or use them.
Focus on these nutrients for healthy vegetarian eating.
Start Simple with MyPlate and get tips, ideas and a personalized plan to meet your food group targets.