Understanding USDA MyPlate

The USDA has guidelines to help you make healthy food choices. These are called MyPlate. MyPlate shows the food groups that make up healthy meals using the image of a place setting.

MyPlate Worksheet: 3,200 Calories

Your calorie needs are about 3,200 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

MyPlate Worksheet: 3,000 Calories

Your calorie needs are about 3,000 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

MyPlate Worksheet: 2,800 Calories

Your calorie needs are about 2,800 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

MyPlate Worksheet: 2,200 Calories

Your calorie needs are about 2,200 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

MyPlate Worksheet: 2,000 Calories

This worksheet tells you how many servings you should get each day from each food group in order to follow a 2,000 calorie diet. Use this as you plan your meals throughout the day.