NuVal ® Scores and MyPlate Complementary Nutrition Guidance Solutions NuVal® Scores are subject to change based on changes to product nutrition labels. Scores in this document are based on data gathered on or before January © NuVal LLC 2012

MyPlate.gov On June 2, 2011, USDA announced the replacement of MyPyramid with MyPlate Key focus areas of the new food icon –Balancing Calories Enjoy your food, but eat less. Avoid oversized portions. –Foods to Increase Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Make at least half your grains whole grains. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. –Foods to Reduce Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers. Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

MyPlate Complementary and synergistic consumer messages between MyPlate and NuVal ® Scores: –Both the MyPlate food icon and the NuVal System are based in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and are intended to make the guidelines actionable by consumers. –The MyPlate food icon focuses on overall guidance for dietary patterns; the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System takes this guidance to the next level, empowering consumers to make more nutritious food choices in their daily lives. –MyPlate provides guidance around what food groups are needed in what portions. The NuVal System builds on this focus by helping consumers choose the most nutrient-dense foods in each category, gaining the most nutrition benefit for the calories consumed. –Fruits and vegetables are designed to fill half of MyPlate, as a constant reminder to consumers of the key role these foods play in health. The NuVal Nutritional Scoring System supports this message as vegetables and fruits are the highest scoring food category.

MyPlate The NuVal ® System makes the MyPlate recommendations actionable. MyPlate Recommendation: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. NuVal ® Scores guide consumers to the best choices in fruit throughout the store. Did you know? Frozen, dried or canned whole fruits, as long as no sugar or other ingredients are added, are just as nutritious as fresh.

MyPlate The NuVal ® System makes the MyPlate recommendations actionable. MyPlate Recommendations: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Eat red, orange, and dark-green vegetables, such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, in main and side dishes. NuVal ® Scores for plain vegetables highlight their role in healthy eating habits.

MyPlate The NuVal ® System makes the MyPlate recommendations actionable. MyPlate Recommendation: Make ½ your grains whole grain. Even within whole grains, there is varying overall nutrition as showcased by NuVal ® Scores.

MyPlate The NuVal ® System makes the MyPlate recommendations actionable. Not all protein is created equal, as NuVal ® Scores highlight.

MyPlate The NuVal® System makes the MyPlate recommendations actionable. The NuVal ® System empowers consumers to trade up to products with better overall nutrition, in the dairy category, and all sections of MyPlate. Fat Free Milk 2% Milk Whole Milk

Breakfast Mealtime Solutions with the NuVal ® System and MyPlate Yogurt parfait made with layers of Kiwi, Strawberries, and Shredded Wheat

Breakfast Mealtime Solutions with the NuVal® System and MyPlate Veggie, Tofu & Cheese Scramble with a Whole Wheat English Muffin

Lunchtime Solutions with the NuVal ® System and MyPlate Frozen Entrée with Fresh Green Beans, a Banana, and Skim Milk

Lunchtime Solutions with the NuVal ® System and MyPlate Almond Butter and Banana Sandwich on Whole Wheat with Carrot Sticks and Skim Milk

Dinnertime Solutions with the NuVal ® System and MyPlate Salmon and Rice Pilaf with Spinach-blueberry Salad and Skim Milk

Dinnertime Solutions with the NuVal ® System and MyPlate Whole Wheat Spaghetti Dinner with Broccoli and Skim Milk

Trade-up for Health Let the NuVal ® System guide you to the best choices to fill MyPlate.