Describe the core components of the MyPlate healthy plate model and recommended portions.

• A. The plate should be mostly meat
• B. Only grains and dairy
• C. Half plate vegetables/fruits, a quarter grains (mostly whole), a quarter lean protein, plus dairy; limit added sugars and saturated fats
• D. Fries should occupy half of the plate

Answer: (C)

MyPlate emphasizes a balanced plate by loading half of the plate with vegetables and fruits, a quarter with grains (mostly whole grains), a quarter with lean protein, and a serving of dairy on the side, with guidance to limit added sugars and saturated fats. This combination reflects the recommended portions: half plate produce, a quarter grains (preferably whole), a quarter lean protein, plus dairy; keeping added sugars and saturated fats to a minimum. The other descriptions don’t fit this approach—for example, focusing mostly on meat neglects the fruits and vegetables; restricting to grains and dairy omits the protein balance and produce; and having fries take up half the plate contradicts the health-oriented portions advised by MyPlate.