Human Nutrition

Nutrición Humana 

Health and Nutrition

<img src="http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/images/topics/myplate.jpg" align="right" />After introducing <a href="http://choosemyplate.gov
">MyPlate</a> in June 2011, USDA provided a series of one-page fact sheets to help consumers use the dietary advice of the Dietary Guidelines 2010. The USDA added new fact sheets in December 2011 and continued adding fact sheets in 2012, 2013, and 2014. These fact sheets are distributed by UF/IFAS Extension for Extension faculty, health professionals, and consumers. They are also called the "Ten Tips Nutrition Education Series" and "DG TipSheets"

MyPlate "10 Tips" Nutrition Education series

<p>MyPlate is the latest graphic from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to represent a healthful approach to eating that promotes health and reduces risk of disease. The graphic uses a place setting to illustrate the familiar five food groups, Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Protein Foods and Dairy. Choosing nutrient-rich foods in amounts that support a healthy weight are two keys to building a healthful diet.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">MyPlate es la representaci&oacute;n gr&aacute;fica hecha por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) para representar un enfoque saludable de la alimentaci&oacute;n que promueve la salud y reduce el riesgo de enfermedades. El gr&aacute;fico utiliza un entorno de lugar para ilustrar los cinco grupos de alimentos para la familia: verduras, frutas, granos, alimentos proteicos y productos l&aacute;cteos. Elegir alimentos ricos en nutrientes en cantidades que apoyen un peso saludable es clave para construir una dieta saludable.</p>

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