Nutrition Facts
Example A · serving size 1 cup
Calories160
Sodium180 mg
Dietary fiber5 g
Added sugars2 g
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Visual guides for everyday food decisions.
Simple, interactive illustrations that make nutrition ideas easier to understand. Use them as educational starting points, not personal diet plans.
Visual guide 01
The balanced plate
Inspired by the USDA MyPlate pattern.
Fruit &
vegetablesGrainsProtein
foods
Dairy or fortifiedvegetablesGrainsProtein
foods
alternative
Make room for variety
Approximately half the plate is fruits and vegetables, with grains and protein foods making up the remainder. Dairy or fortified alternatives can be included according to your preferences and needs.
- Choose vegetables and fruit in different colors.
- Make whole grains an option often.
- Mix up protein sources across meals.
- Adapt for your culture, food budget and health needs.
Visual guide 02
Learn to read a food label
Compare two fictional examples with the same serving size.
Nutrition Facts
Example B · serving size 1 cup
Calories190
Sodium640 mg
Dietary fiber2 g
Added sugars9 g
What do you notice?
Both examples show amounts for one cup. Example A lists less sodium and added sugar, and more fiber. The better choice depends on the food, your overall eating pattern and your personal needs.
Important: These numbers are fictional and teach label-reading only; they are not real product data.
How FDA labels work ↗Visual guide 03
Food groups at a glance
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Vegetables
Leafy greens, carrots, peppers, broccoli
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Fruit
Berries, citrus, apples, melon
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Grains
Oats, quinoa, whole wheat, brown rice
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Protein foods
Beans, lentils, tofu, seafood, eggs
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Dairy & alternatives
Yogurt, milk, fortified soy products