The food guide, called Choose My Plate, offers recommendations
to help you eat a healthy diet. My Plate can help you eat a
variety of foods while encouraging the right amount of calories
and fat. The USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services have launched a new website at ChooseMyPlate.gov to
guide you in selecting healthy foods. My Plate is divided into
five food group categories, emphasizing nutritional intake of
the following: Oils are not a food group, yet some, such as nut
oils, contain essential nutrients and can be included in the
diet. Others, such as animal fats, are solid and should be
avoided. Exercise and every day physical activity should also be
included with a healthy dietary plan. To find more information
about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and to determine
the appropriate dietary recommendations for your age, sex, and
physical activity level, visit the Online Resources page for the
links to the ChooseMyPlate.gov and 2010 Dietary Guidelines
sites. Please note that M