Nutrition Guides

Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated. These nutrition resources are designed to help individuals and families make informed, realistic food choices that support health, energy and overall well-being—one step at a time.

Whether you’re planning meals, learning how much of each food group you need or looking for trusted nutrition education programs, the guides below can help.

Build Balanced Meals with MyPlate

MyPlate is a simple, visual guide created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help people build healthy, balanced meals.

MyPlate focuses on:

  • Filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables
  • Choosing whole grains more often
  • Including lean protein
  • Adding low-fat or fat-free dairy

MyPlate can help you:

  • Plan meals that fit your lifestyle and culture
  • Make healthier choices at home or when eating out
  • Understand portion sizes without counting calories
MyPlate graphic showing a plate divided into four sections labeled Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, and Protein, with a separate circle labeled Dairy to the side.

Eat Smart, Move More

Eat Smart, Move More promotes healthy eating and active living through education, community programs and evidence-based resources.

This approach encourages:

  • Balanced nutrition
  • Regular physical activity
  • Small, sustainable lifestyle changes

The focus is on progress—not perfection.

Nutrition Education & Research

Nutrition research helps ensure that guidance and programs are based on science and best practices.

Research efforts support:

  • Evidence-based nutrition education
  • Continuous improvement of public health programs
  • Better outcomes for individuals, families and communities

These insights help shape policies and programs that make healthy choices more accessible for everyone.