MyPlate Calculator: Your Guide to a Balanced Diet

 Healthy eating made simple, personalized, and accessible for everyone—with expert guidance to support your journey.

For decades, dietary guidance has evolved to help individuals make healthier choices. The Food Guide Pyramid was a useful tool in its time, but modern nutrition research has led to a more effective approach—MyPlate. Developed by the USDA in 2011, MyPlate offers a straightforward and science-backed way to build balanced meals that fit your lifestyle, cultural preferences, and nutritional needs. When paired with a health coach, MyPlate becomes even more powerful, helping you create sustainable habits that align with your personal health goals.

What is MyPlate?

MyPlate is a visual guide designed to help you eat a well-balanced diet by emphasizing five essential food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Unlike its predecessor, the Food Guide Pyramid, MyPlate simplifies portion recommendations and makes healthy eating more intuitive. Whether you’re eating from a plate, a bowl, or on the go, MyPlate provides a flexible and personalized approach to nutrition. The MyPlate Calculator takes this guidance a step further by generating a customized daily food plan tailored to your age, weight, height, activity level, and health goals. It’s available in multiple languages and culturally adapted to reflect diverse food traditions, making it a truly inclusive tool for achieving better health. However, knowing what to eat is just one piece of the puzzle—working with a health coach ensures that you stay accountable, build better habits, and make lasting changes that support overall well-being. 

 

Why Use MyPlate with a Health Coach

Eating balanced meals isn’t just about filling your plate—it’s about fueling your body with the right nutrients in the right amounts while making choices that work for your lifestyle. MyPlate makes this easy by offering:

  • Personalized Recommendations: Based on your individual needs, MyPlate provides tailored suggestions to help you achieve optimal health.
  • Flexibility: It accommodates different dietary preferences, cultural traditions, and budget constraints so that you can enjoy nutritious meals without sacrificing flavor or variety.
  • Science-Backed Simplicity: MyPlate is grounded in the latest nutrition research, offering an accessible and effective framework for everyday eating.
  • Expert Support: A health coach can help you interpret MyPlate’s recommendations, set realistic goals, and navigate challenges to create a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. 

 

How to Use MyPlate with a Health Coach

Getting started with MyPlate is easy. Use the MyPlate Calculator to determine your daily food group targets, then incorporate these balanced portions into your meals. To take your nutrition and health to the next level, work with a health coach who can:

  • Provide Personalized Guidance: A health coach can help you understand how MyPlate applies to your unique needs and lifestyle.
  • Help You Build Habits: Beyond meal planning, a coach can support behavior change, motivation, and long-term success.
  • Offer Accountability & Encouragement: Staying on track is easier with someone guiding you through the process. 

 

 

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