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Monday, September 26, 2011

The USDA's Replacement of the Food Pyramid at www.choosemyplate.gov



Consumption
 ●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.

Learn more at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/