Understanding MyPlate

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created MyPlate to make it easier to eat healthily. Use the easy-to-follow symbol to see what your healthy plate should look like: half should be vegetables and fruit; the other half should be split between lean meat and whole grains. The MyPlate symbol is a useful tool that shows what you should eat and how much to put on your plate.

How MyPlate Works

MyPlate has color-coded sections:

Green = Vegetables
Red = Fruits
Orange = Grains
Purple = Protein
Blue = Dairy

Ways to use MyPlate

Make half of your plate vegetables and fruits
Eat more whole grains (like brown rice, wheat pasta, and whole grain bread) instead of processed grains (like white rice, non-wheat pasta, and white bread)
Water or low-fat milk should replace juice, soda, and sports drinks
Eat smaller portions

Visit the USDA MyPlate site and download the MyPlate app.