March is National Nutrition Month (NNM) and this year’s theme is “Get Your Plate In Shape”!
In order to “Get Your Plate in Shape”, Americans are encouraged to:
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
- Switch to low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
- Make at least half your grains whole grains.
- Vary your lean protein choices; try to include seafood twice a week and beans/legumes more often.
(Adapted from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Tip of the Day)
To see how your plate compares to the USDA’s MyPlate visit https://www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker/default.aspx.