Healthy portion sizes are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, "but of course everybody needs different amounts of calories," Burak says. The latest food portion sizes from the USDA come packaged at three ...

A portion control plate is a simple yet powerful tool for managing food portions and achieving balanced nutrition. It helps ...

The MyPlate meal plan is a visual guide to healthy eating based on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It’s designed to help you create balanced meals ...

For Americans to lead happy, productive lives it helps to stay healthy, active and fit. It’s really pretty simple. Choose a healthier plate, and balance it with exercise. In the end, it comes down to ...

Since the earliest days of colonial America, our government has been involved in guiding consumer food choices. Through graphics, public service announcements, and food labeling, the government has ...

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Macy’s vowed to remove a set of dinner plates from all stores after receiving backlash on social media from users who claimed the design promoted body shaming and eating disorders. The plates in ...

Harvard researchers believe USDA's plate leaves out vital information. Sept. 15, 2011— -- Although the United States Department of Agriculture unveiled MyPlate, the replacement for the food ...