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MyPyramidPlate

  1. Portion size still spurs overeating: dispatch.com/content/storie…
  2. @TheBalancePlate Our new design based on Choose My Plate is now in the Mayo Clinic's Mall of America retail store! mayoclinic.org/healthexperien…
  3. WebMD portion size plate: webmd.com/diet/healthtoo…
  4. We have a new plate design based on the recent USDA update to ChooseMyPlate from MyPyramid. Check it out! themypyramidplate.com
  5. Understanding portion control: http://www.bellybytes.com/all_articles/portion_control.html
  6. Take a portion distortion quiz: http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/
  7. Slide show: Guide to portion control for weight loss http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/portion-control/NU00267
  8. If you order a super-sized meal, share it with a friend or put half in a to-go box.
  9. Choose plain baked potatoes and healthier condiments such as salsa, instead of butter and sour cream.
  10. We can now make photo plates. Preserve your special moments forever on a durable melamine plate. They make a wonderful memento.
  11. Check out our new Balance Plate PowerPoint Presentation on our homepage at www.thebalanceplate.com
  12. The MyPyramid Plate is the perfect motivational and educational tool in fulfilling the MyPyramid.gov's dietary guidelines.
  13. Most fad diets say to eat more, less, or none of a particular food group...this can be dangerous to your health though.
  14. For complete nutrition, it is essential to eat a variety of foods from all the food groups.
  15. We have bulk pricing discounts for groups, organizations, and wellness programs. Visit www.thebalanceplate.com for details.
  16. Each of the MyPyramid Plate's colored sections are in proper ratio to MyPyramid guidelines.
  17. "Find your balance between food and physical activity."
  18. Using the MyPyramid Plate will be a daily cue to follow the USDA's lifestyle guidelines and encourage you to take STEPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU!