1. MyPlate - MyPlate was released in June 2011. - Recommendations are for 2 years of age and older.

2. CALORIES A calorie is simply a unit used to measure stored energy, just like an inch is used to measure length. If a food is high in calories, it contains more stored energy for your body to use. If a food is low in calories, it contains less stored energy. A calorie is simply a unit used to measure stored energy, just like an inch is used to measure length. If a food is high in calories, it contains more stored energy for your body to use. If a food is low in calories, it contains less stored energy.

3. Nutrients – Energy Producing Carbohydrates – Provides Energy Protein – Builds and Repairs Body Tissue Fat – Insulation, Protection, Reserve Energy Carbohydrates – Provides Energy Protein – Builds and Repairs Body Tissue Fat – Insulation, Protection, Reserve Energy

4. Nutrients – non energy producing Vitamins – Regulate many body functions Minerals – Skeletal structure and proper fluid balance Water – Hydration, most essential to life Fiber (not really a nutrient, but you still need it) – Digestion of food Vitamins – Regulate many body functions Minerals – Skeletal structure and proper fluid balance Water – Hydration, most essential to life Fiber (not really a nutrient, but you still need it) – Digestion of food

5. Grains Group 1.Choose 100% whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice and pasta. 2.Check the ingredients list on food packages to find whole grain foods. Key Consumer Message: Make half your grains whole grains. GrainsWhole Grains Boys 9-136 oz. daily3 oz. daily Boys 14-188 oz. daily4 oz. daily Girls 9-135 oz. daily2.5 oz. daily Girls 14-186 oz. daily3 oz. daily

6. Vegetables Group 1.Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried. 2.Eat red, orange and dark green vegetables. Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Boys 9-132 ½ c. daily Boys 14-183 c. daily Girls 9-132 c. daily Girls 14-182 ½ c. daily

7. Fruits Group 1.Use fruits as snacks, salads or desserts. 2.Choose whole or cut up fruits more often than fruit juice. Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Boys 9-131 ½ c. daily Boys 14-182 c. daily Girls 9-181 ½ c. daily

8. Dairy Group 1.Low-fat or fat-free dairy products have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories. Key Consumer Message: Switch to low-fat or fat- free milk. Get your calcium rich foods. Boys 9-183 c. daily Girls 9-183 c. daily

9. Protein Group 1.Choose a variety of different protein sources. 2.In place of some meat and poultry, choose 8 oz. seafood per week. 3.Try grilling, broiling, poaching or roasting. Key Consumer Message: Keep meat and poultry portions small and lean. Boys 9-135 oz. daily Boys 14-186 ½ oz. daily Girls 9-185 oz. daily