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MyPlate is a nutritional guide from the USDA.

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which puts food into fruits, vegetables, protein, 
grains, and dairy groups.

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Use My Plate My Day to plan your meals for the day, 
with the kinds of foods you like to eat.

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If you can’t find exactly what you are looking for, 
trade it for something else from the same group. 

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If you eat blueberries, consider using strawberries, 
since they are similar, nutritionally.

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You’ll start by selecting the recommended servings 
for your age group.

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As you add foods to your meals, 
then it will track your progress

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And display a checkmark when you have met 
the daily recommendation for each food group.

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Maybe you’re eating more than enough grains, 
but not enough fruits and vegetables. 

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Consider putting salsa on your eggs, 
or add fruit as a snack.

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My Plate My Day will also track items 
that you may want to be mindful of, 

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such as foods high in sugar, salt, or fat.

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Click on the plates to add food to each meal, 
and you will see a list of foods.

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Use the filters to narrow your choices.

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When you’re done, click complete, to see how you did. 

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And get suggestions for the next time you plan your meals.

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Happy planning!