My Plate & Mayo Clinic

It replaced grains with fruits as the base of the pyramid.

It simplified portion visualization for everyday meal planning.

It eliminated recommendations for serving sizes.

It focused only on calorie counting.

Vegetables and fruits, because they provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber for optimal health.

Sweets, because they provide quick energy.

Protein/Dairy, because they build muscle.

Fats, because they are essential for hormone production.

Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Omega-3

Vitamin C, Zinc, Potassium, Fiber

Vitamin D, Sodium, Magnesium, Phosphorus

Vitamin A, Iodine, Selenium, Copper

Half fruits and vegetables, one quarter whole grains, one quarter lean protein, plus a serving of dairy or calcium-rich alternative.

Half grains, one quarter fruits, one quarter vegetables, plus a serving of meat.

Half protein, one quarter dairy, one quarter grains, plus a serving of fruit.

Half vegetables, one quarter sweets, one quarter protein, plus a serving of nuts.

Team sports with friends

Dance or martial arts classes

Watching TV

Active video games

Use visual guides like MyPlate for balanced meals

Personalize recommendations based on your activity level

Include physical activity as part of healthy living

Eat only processed foods

The focus moved from grains as the base to a simpler plate model for portion visualization.

The pyramid was replaced by a calorie-counting app.

Vegetables were removed from recommended daily intake.

The food pyramid was made taller to include more food groups.