EFNEP
MyPlate- Guide to Healthier Eating
Clemson Extension Program Team
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program
Publication Date
Winter 2-1-2024
Publication Number
LGP 1186
Summary
Maintaining a healthy diet can often be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. To address this concern and empower individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed dietary choices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced the MyPlate guide.This intuitive visual representation offers practical guidelines for creating balanced meals that support overall well-being. The MyPlate guide serves as a bridge between the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and practical implementation. By using MyPlate to help assist EFNEP participants in cultivating healthier eating habits helps reduce future healthcare costs and improve quality of life.
Publisher
Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension
Publisher City
Clemson, SC
Target Audiences
families, adults, youth
Recommended Citation
Gary S, Lance M, Khan T. MyPlate: A Guide to Healthier Eating. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2024 Feb. LGP 1186. https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/myplate-a-guide-to-healthier-eating/.
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