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Understanding ‘MyPlate’ and Food Portion Sizes: A Guide to Balanced Eating

Introduction to the ‘MyPlate’ Concept The ‘MyPlate’ initiative, introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), marks a significant shift in the way Americans are guided to make healthier food choices. This visual guide emerged as a successor to the decades-old food pyramid, aiming to present a more intuitive understanding of balanced nutrition. Unlike…