Nutritional Principles
There are certain food groups that you should include in your diet, but many people do not actually eat balanced meals. For this reason, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created MyPlate to help people focus on diversifying food, eating the right amount, and getting appropriate nutrition. In this interactivity, you will explore recommendations for building a healthy diet by learning specifics about various food groups. Click the player button to begin.
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Now that you have explored necessary food groups to incorporate into your diet, take a moment to think about the following questions. What food group does your diet emphasize? What food group is lacking in your diet? What food groups could you eat less of or more of to better balance your diet?