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MyPlate, MyState Helps You Bring the Joy of Local Foods to the Classroom

October 05, 2016 David Herring, Campaign Manager, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Hello Teachers of America! Are you looking for resources for your classes that combine topics such as food and nutrition, farmers and farmers markets, and your state’s agriculture? The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP) – the group responsible for MyPlate – recently launched MyPlate...

Initiatives Food and Nutrition

Meet Candice and James: The Newest Real-Life Family in the #MyPlateMyWins Video Series

September 28, 2016 Sarah Chang, MPH, RD, Acting Lead Nutritionist for Outreach and Social Media, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Every family is unique, and when it comes to healthy eating, it’s important to find solutions that work for you. The MyPlate, MyWins video series features real-life families sharing their tips for success. In the newest video, Candice & James share how they plan healthy meals involving their two...

Food and Nutrition

Celebrate Whole Grains Month with Brown Rice, 5 Different Ways!

September 27, 2016 Sarah Chang, MPH, RD, and Christina Moczydlowski, Office of Nutrition Marketing and Communications, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, and Tuesday Brooks, and Benjamin Sizemore, University of Maryland Dietetic Interns

Did you know September is Whole Grains Month and National Rice Month? To help you fit whole grains into your menu this week, MyPlate is sharing five, easy-to-prepare recipes with brown rice as the star ingredient. Almost all Americans are not eating enough whole grains. At least half of your grains...

Food and Nutrition

Think Nutrition as High School Students Return to School

September 15, 2016 Corey Holland, RD, Nutritionist Consultant, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion; and Maya E. Maroto, EdD, MPH, RD, Nutritionist, Child Nutrition Programs, Food and Nutrition Service

The start of the school year is a great time to get high school students thinking about the nutrition and physical activity choices they make. USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) and Team Nutrition have a variety of resources available to support high school educators as they...

Food and Nutrition

New MyPlate Resources for Families

August 22, 2016 Sarah Chang, MPH, RD, Acting Lead Nutritionist for Outreach and Social Media, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, and Alicia White, MS, RD, Chief, Nutrition Education and Promotion Branch, Child Nutrition Programs, Food and Nutrition Service

It’s that time again…back-to-school season is upon us. It’s an exciting time of year for kids, offering a new beginning with the promise of new friends and new experiences. It’s also a great time for families to establish a new routine and work together toward a healthier lifestyle. ChooseMyPlate...

Food and Nutrition

Getting Ready for Back to School? It's MyPlate Quiz Time!

August 15, 2016 David Herring, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Think you know a lot about the five food groups? The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion – the group that created MyPlate – just released a set of quizzes on the five food groups. These quizzes, designed to challenge, teach, and even entertain, are intended for anyone who wants to learn...

Food and Nutrition

Des Moines Farmer's Market Offers Bumper Crop of Healthy Options for SNAP and WIC Clients

August 11, 2016 David Von Behren, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

They show up early and eager to capture the freshest produce Iowa farmers have to offer. The Des Moines, Iowa Downtown Farmer’s Market held Saturday mornings from May to October is a success in terms of the variety of fresh produce it offers, the local economic benefits, and in the opportunities it...

Food and Nutrition Farming

MyPlate, MyWins and Breastfeeding: MyPlate Resources in Support of National Breastfeeding Month

August 08, 2016 Sarah Chang, MPH, RD, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

It’s National Breastfeeding Month, and we at ChooseMyPlate.gov are celebrating moms everywhere! Caring for a child is no small task, and MyPlate has resources to support moms and moms-to-be. As a nutritionist and a mom with baby #2 on the way, I know it can be overwhelming to figure out what you...

Food and Nutrition

Students from Every State and Territory Show Off Local Pride with MyPlate-Inspired Meals at the 5th Annual Kids' "State Dinner"

August 01, 2016 Angie Tagtow, MS, RD, LD, Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

At the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, we are excited about using local foods and flavors to create healthy and delicious plates. Through our MyPlate, MyState initiative, we are working to connect American families with the foods grown in their communities – raising awareness that all...

Food and Nutrition Farming Initiatives

MyPlate Turns Five! Celebrating New Resources in 2016

June 06, 2016 Corey Holland, RD, Nutritionist Consultant, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Since MyPlate’s debut in 2011, the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) has expanded and improved upon outreach efforts, continuously offering new resources and tools. This year is no exception, with the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate, MyWins campaign...

Food and Nutrition
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