The new "My Plate" healthy eating icon replaces USDA's food pyramid, which has been around in various forms since 1992. (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Image 2 of 2 ...

There's a new U.S. symbol for healthful eating: The Agriculture Department unveiled "MyPlate" on Thursday, abandoning the food pyramid that had guided many Americans but merely confused others.

For more than 100 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided consumers with dietary guidance. The Food Guidance System provides food-based direction for Americans.

The Agriculture Department says "My Plate," its new healthy eating symbol, ... The accompanying website, choosemyplate.gov, will be written on the chart.

After decades of the food pyramid, Americans can look to a new model for healthy eating, ‘MyPlate’, the new symbol of proper nutrition from the USDA which was announced Thursday.

The MyPlate.gov website now describes the recommended food portions ... with reading the new charts: The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a breakdown of healthy food options.

But if you are, MyPlate won’t help you make healthy food choices between meals. “The MyPlate visual focuses on how to create a balanced plate at mealtime, and less on what to include at ...

For a hot dessert, try baked apples with cinnamon. Building a healthy MyPlate is easy if you follow some simple rules. When you eat healthier you will feel better and have more energy. For more ...

The government nixed the food guide pyramid several years ago, but its successor –dubbed "MyPlate" – has gained steam with an emphasis on eating local. The U.S. Department of Agriculture now ...

MyPlate for Older Adults is based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Most guidelines apply to adults of any age, while the new MyPlate offers adjustments to meet the needs of older… ...

Whether food is canned, fresh, or frozen, all forms of food can be included in a healthy eating pattern. No longer will you need to whack those moles of nutrition advertising.