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Newsroom

Newsroom

This page is your access point for the USDA Food Guidance System. This section contains the latest news, background information, and resources, as well as archived resources.

SuperTracker Resources (released December 22, 2011)

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Press Materials

Press Release
Background Information
Secretary Vilsack's Video



MyPlate Resources (released June 2, 2011)


Press Materials

Press Releasephoto of First Lady Michelle Obama and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at the launch of MyPlate on June 2, 2011
A Brief History of USDA Food Guides
MyPlate Background
Selected Messages for Consumers
Communications Message Calendar
Executive Summary of Formative Research

MyPlate and MyPyramid... Can they be used together?



Print Materials

Getting Started with MyPlate
Dietary Guidelines Consumer Brochure
MyPlate Mini-Poster
10 Tips Nutrition Education Series
1-page graphics slick
Coloring sheet (option 1, option 2)
Sample menus and recipes
MyPlate materials in Spanish
More MyPlate print materials



Press Event

Summary video (2 minutes)
Full release (32 minutes)
Post-release press conference (25 minutes)
Secretary Vilsack's video (2 minutes)



Digital Materials

MyPlate graphic Resources
MyPlate Graphics Standards (uses of the image)
MyPlate on Food Labels

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Resources for Nutrition & Health

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