MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture
Learn how to eat healthy with MyPlate
Remember the food pyramid? Meet MyPlate, the official symbol of the five food groups. Learn how to make MyPlate work for you.
From MyPlate to your plate, every plate tells a story.
People all over the country are finding simple, practical ways to eat healthier. Watch their stories to see how they make healthy choices that work for their budget, preferences, and dietary needs (and how you can too).
What story does your plate tell? Visit #WhatsOnMyPlate to learn more about how MyPlate can fit your preferences, and share your meal with us on social media.
Discover budget-friendly food ideas
Healthy food choices don’t have to cost a lot. Find SNAP savings in your area and discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods in Shop Simple with MyPlate.
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Set personal goals for healthy eating
Build healthy eating habits one goal at a time! Use the Start Simple with MyPlate app to pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way.
Find easy, low-cost recipes
View delicious recipes in our very own MyPlate Kitchen! Search by ingredient to use what you already have or browse by category to find something new. Save your favorites, make personalized cookbooks, and more!
Are you a health or nutrition professional?
We have a variety of resources available for you! Find MyPlate presentation slides, inspirational stories from the field, free photos for use in educational materials, toolkits, and more!