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Now What? 5 Ways to Use Leftover Turkey

November 21, 2016 Corey Holland, RD, Nutritionist Consultant, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

This week, many Americans will gather together with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving. When the fun is done, you may be left with more turkey than you anticipated. MyPlate is here to help with these unique ways to use up those leftovers!

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Military Family Makes Healthy Eating a Priority: Meet Rocio and Her Family

November 01, 2016 Colette Rihane, MS, RD and Joanne Spahn, MS, RD, retired USAF Veterans with the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Making healthy meal choices for your family, especially when you’re on the go like Rocio and her military family, can be rewarding and fun if you have the right tools. The MyPlate, MyWins video: Meet Rocio features a real-life military family sharing their tips for success. Rocio shows how she and...

Food and Nutrition

Meet Carol & Brad: The Last Family in the #MyPlateMyWins Video Series

October 25, 2016 Kristen Booze, MPH, Public Affairs Specialist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

This year, our MyPlate, MyWins video series has introduced you to families sharing their solutions for incorporating healthy eating into their unique lifestyles. In the final family video, Carol and Brad share how they plan meals around foods they either produce themselves in their family garden or...

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Fall is Here! Celebrate with Pumpkin, 5 Different Ways

October 20, 2016 Corey Holland, RD, Nutritionist Consultant, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! These versatile vegetables are an excellent source of vitamin A and dietary fiber. To demonstrate different ways you can incorporate this seasonal superstar, MyPlate is showcasing five easy recipes with pumpkin as the main ingredient. MyPlate encourages you to...

Food and Nutrition

Think Local and Show Us Your Plate: CNPP's MyPlate, MyState Campaign

October 06, 2016 Kristen Booze, MPH, Public Affairs Specialist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Do you enjoy snapping photos of your colorful dinners or trying recipes with fresh, local foods from the Farmers Market or garden? If your answer is yes, you’ll love our latest MyPlate, MyState campaign! This October, we’re kicking things into high gear with a call to action for all Americans:

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MyPlate, MyState Helps You Bring the Joy of Local Foods to the Classroom

October 05, 2016 David Herring, Campaign Manager, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Hello Teachers of America! Are you looking for resources for your classes that combine topics such as food and nutrition, farmers and farmers markets, and your state’s agriculture? The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP) – the group responsible for MyPlate – recently launched MyPlate...

Initiatives Food and Nutrition

Meet Candice and James: The Newest Real-Life Family in the #MyPlateMyWins Video Series

September 28, 2016 Sarah Chang, MPH, RD, Acting Lead Nutritionist for Outreach and Social Media, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Every family is unique, and when it comes to healthy eating, it’s important to find solutions that work for you. The MyPlate, MyWins video series features real-life families sharing their tips for success. In the newest video, Candice & James share how they plan healthy meals involving their two...

Food and Nutrition

Celebrate Whole Grains Month with Brown Rice, 5 Different Ways!

September 27, 2016 Sarah Chang, MPH, RD, and Christina Moczydlowski, Office of Nutrition Marketing and Communications, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, and Tuesday Brooks, and Benjamin Sizemore, University of Maryland Dietetic Interns

Did you know September is Whole Grains Month and National Rice Month? To help you fit whole grains into your menu this week, MyPlate is sharing five, easy-to-prepare recipes with brown rice as the star ingredient. Almost all Americans are not eating enough whole grains. At least half of your grains...

Food and Nutrition

Think Nutrition as High School Students Return to School

September 15, 2016 Corey Holland, RD, Nutritionist Consultant, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion; and Maya E. Maroto, EdD, MPH, RD, Nutritionist, Child Nutrition Programs, Food and Nutrition Service

The start of the school year is a great time to get high school students thinking about the nutrition and physical activity choices they make. USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) and Team Nutrition have a variety of resources available to support high school educators as they...

Food and Nutrition

New MyPlate Resources for Families

August 22, 2016 Sarah Chang, MPH, RD, Acting Lead Nutritionist for Outreach and Social Media, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, and Alicia White, MS, RD, Chief, Nutrition Education and Promotion Branch, Child Nutrition Programs, Food and Nutrition Service

It’s that time again…back-to-school season is upon us. It’s an exciting time of year for kids, offering a new beginning with the promise of new friends and new experiences. It’s also a great time for families to establish a new routine and work together toward a healthier lifestyle. ChooseMyPlate...

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