Houston-based Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has been named a National Strategic Partner of MyPlate.gov. Through this ...

Half of the plate is devoted to fruits and vegetables, while grains and protein fill the other half. A circle to the side represents dairy. "This is a quick, simple reminder for all of us to be more ...

Behold, MyPlate: So, whatdya think? Here's a little about the new MyPlate icon, straight from the USDA: *"MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about building a ...

The MyPlate National Strategic Partnership has named Arlington, Va.-based FMI — The Food Industry Association as a champion for its efforts to make MyPlate a household name. This is the highest ...

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2011 - First Lady Michelle Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin today unveiled the federal government's new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicks off a month-long celebration marking 10 years since the introduction of the MyPlate nutrition guidance symbol, which helps consumers make healthy food choices.

Five major media companies will be using the MyPlate icon on healthy recipes It will take the %22guesswork%22 out of finding healthy recipes%2C the first lady says A ...