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 ...

Grain Foods Foundation, Hass Avocado Board, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and National Wheat Foundation illustrate how people can enjoy healthier sandwiches ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.