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Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative

MyPlate Resources

MyPlate resources were developed to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Tools and handouts encourage pregnant, breastfeeding individuals, and families to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day and be physically active.

California MyPlate example, page 1
California MyPlate example, page 2

 MyPlate California Handouts

Preview of MyPlate California handout for people who may become pregnant

For Preconception (PDF)

This handout is for people who may become pregnant. It encourages individuals to remember to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day.

Available in Spanish (PDF)

Preview of MyPlate California handout for pregnant or new parents

For Pregnant and New Parents (PDF)

This handout is for pregnant and breastfeeding people. It encourages individuals to remember to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day.

Available in Spanish (PDF)

Preview of MyPlate California handout for gestational diabetes

For People with Gestational Diabetes (PDF)

This handout is for pregnant people who have gestational diabetes and breastfeeding individuals who had gestational diabetes in a prior pregnancy.

Available in Spanish (PDF)

Preview of MyPlate California handout for children ages 2-12

For Children Ages 2-12 (PDF)

This handout encourages children to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day and to be physically active.

Available in Spanish (PDF)

Perinatal Food Group Recall Tools

Nutrition, dietary and weight assessment forms are available on the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program page. Two food group recalls are based on the MyPlate California for Pregnant and New Parents including Breastfeeding and for People with Gestational Diabetes.

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Read instructions (PDF)

USDA Choose MyPlate

USDA's website features "My Plate" including online tools, dietary guidelines, meal plans, and other resources on healthy eating and physical activity.

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