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NUTRITION DAIRY FRUITS Goodbye Food Pyramid, VEGETABLES Hello MyPlate If you are trying to keep up with the latest diet fads or following the latest research about which foods pack the most powerful antioxidant punch, you may find that navigating the healthy eating landscape can be a little confusing. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. The food guidelines provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can help simplify all of the information you hear about healthy eating. Earlier this year, the USDA released the latest version of its guidelines, called MyPlate, which replaces the pyramid system that had been in place since 1992. The MyPlate “plate” is divided into four sections representing protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables and a smaller circle for dairy. The size of each section depicts the recommended portion of food you should eat from each group. The idea is similar to the food pyramid many people are familiar with, but MyPlate is intended to make it easier to understand the guidelines. The online version is interactive and provides additional information and tips. By clicking each section on the plate, viewers can learn which foods t into the category, recommended serving sizes and suggestions about good food choices. MyPlate is a good visual reminder of what types of food you should be eating. The largest section is vegetables, which is perhaps the most signi cant change from the food pyramid. In fact, MyPlate indicates that half of your meal should be made of fruits and vegetables. The smallest portion should be dairy, which should include fat-free or low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt. Full-fat dairy products or sweetened and avored milk products are not recommended, according to the new guidelines. Considering the obesity epidemic a ecting the country and the health risks associated with poor eating habits, it is important to understand how to provide healthy meals to your family. The USDA hopes MyPlate’s basic and easy-to-use format will be one more way families can learn about healthy eating. 12 Fall 2011 Well

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Well - Fall 2011
Contents
UNC Health Care News
Community
An Urgent Solution
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
Back in the Race
Nutrition
Calendar

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