Ever wonder what foods you should be eating and how much? Well, ChooseMyPlate.gov from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) may have the simple answer you are looking for! The USDA created MyPlate as a way to illustrate the relative amounts of different types of food people should eat daily to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. There is also an interactive website containing a wealth of information, including explanations of food groups; common foods in each group; detailed guidelines for good nutrition; and personalized tools for tracking eating habits. All of this can be found at www.choosemyplate.gov.

What's on MyPlate?

Each colored area on the plate represents a different food group as well as an idea of how much food from that group should be on your plate:

The Keys to a Healthy Diet

On the main page of the MyPlate website you will find the MyPlate symbol, along with these key messages:

If you want to delve deeper, you can click on the many other useful webpages on the MyPlate website that will allow you to apply the nutritional guidelines to your personal situation, so it is worth checking out. Yes, MyPlate is a simple way to get you on the right track for a healthy lifestyle.