LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Make most of your meal vegetables and fruits – ½ of your plate. Aim for color and variety, and remember that potatoes don’t count as vegetables on the Healthy Eating Plate because of their negative impact on blood sugar. Go for whole grains – ¼ of your plate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables every time you eat. That includes snacks. Approach meals by thinking about the veggies first, then what grains and protein will go with it. Don’t hide fruit, keep it front and center on the counter or refrigerator.

Detailed explanation-3: -Just by looking at MyPlate, you know right away that vegetables and fruits should take up half the plate and grains and protein foods each take up about a quarter of the plate. And with a side helping of dairy, you’re reminded to include milk or another dairy food (like cheese or yogurt) in your daily meal plan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: vary your veggies. Make half your grains whole grains. Vary your protein routine. Move to low-fat or fat-free dairy milk or yogurt (or lactose-free dairy or fortified soy versions).