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Stephanie Ronco 5/31/26 Stephanie Ronco 5/31/26

MyPlate for Summer

Spring is in the air and summer’s right around the corner. I know how you love to get ahead, so let’s start planning with this brand-new series: MyPlate for Summer…

Stephanie Ronco 5/14/23 Stephanie Ronco 5/14/23

The Benefits of Following MyPlate This Summer

Our #MyPlate for #Summer series continues with one big question… WHY?

Why follow this guide to balanced #eatingpatterns?

The first answer is simple…

Stephanie Ronco 1/1/23 Stephanie Ronco 1/1/23

MyPlate Printable Handout

I am having so much fun coming up with new free printable nutrition education materials. Today I want to focus on MyPlate. Here's a brand-new handout that I've created, just for you!

4/3/16 4/3/16

Choose MyPlate Printable Handout

I am having so much fun coming up with new free printable nutrition education materials. Today I want to focus on MyPlate. Here's a brand-new handout that I've created, just for you!

6/1/15 6/1/15

Today is MyPlate's Birthday!

MyPlate turns 4 today -- how exciting! To celebrate, I want to offer you a free MyPlate book. My team and I have been working feverishly on a brand-new MyPlate book for health educators. It's got 10 chapters, complete with leader guides and handouts, and it's all for you, for free...

10/6/13 10/6/13

Health Literacy Month and MyPlate

Did you know that October is Health Literacy Month? Well, now you do! One of the easiest ways that I've found to build health literacy is to consult MyPlate. MyPlate is the USDA's guide to healthful and balanced meals, setting up standards and guidelines for each meal. Today, I'm including a link to a free download of a MyPlate poster at the bottom of this post...

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