Lesson 16 - MyPlate - The

This lesson explains the MyPlate icon. It will provide specific information about the MyPlate icon and a brief explanation of the significance of each part of the design. The USDA developed the MyPlate icon to remind people about healthy eating. This information is vital to the menu planning process and for providing nutrition and health education to consistent with Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. This lesson serves as an introduction to the following lessons on MyPlate. Published 2011.