What is My BMI?...My Calorie Needs?

Make sure "MyPlate" has all "My Nutrients"...

• 1. Search for Foods from TheRightTrak's database of over 7500 USDA Food Items .
• 2. TheRightTrak will list your selected foods and their individual nutrient values. You can list your foods for the day, for one meal, or maybe just to compare the nutrients of one food to another.
• 3. TheRightTrak adds up the nutrients of your selected foods. If the "Results" are Green, your list of foods have met your "Recommended Nutrient Profile". Red means you may need to change some choices.
• 4. TheRightTrak uses your "Recommended Nutrient Profile" as the basis for your nutrient comparison. That Profile can be changed at any time by Clicking "Change MY Profile".
• 5. Click on this bar to see if you have met your "Recommended Nutrient Profile" in other Nutrient Categories.

MyPlate.gov

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin today unveiled the Federal Government's New Food Icon that will replace old The Food Pyramid. Michelle Obama is hoping that the new pie icon will be simple enough to understand even for children at the elementary level.
U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin says, "This new tool can be a fun way to help individuals and families make healthier meal choices. I encourage all Americans to follow the new dietary guidelines and become familiar with the new icon because it will serve as a compass to a healthy and fit nation."
Here are some Tips from the MyPlate.gov to get You On Track...

• How To Build a Healthy Meal. Start with half your plate veggies and fruit. Read More...
• Tips For Adding Vegetables To Your Meals.
• Focus On Fruit. It Can Satisfy a Sweet Tooth.
• Simple Switches To Add Whole Grain.
• Don't Forget Dairy. It's Not Just Milk.
• Make Eating Healthy Fun For Kids.
• Healthy Ways To Liven Up Your Meals.
• Visit www.ChooseMyPlate.gov

The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011 — US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government's evidence-based Nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity...

• How Can We Reverse America's Health Crisis?
• Let's Balance Calories and Manage Weight to Reverse and Avoid Obesity.
• Reduce Salt, Sugar and Fat For Better Health.
• Foods Rich In Nutrients Can Prevent Disease.
• DASH Diet. Mediterranan Diet. Or What Eating Habit Works Best For You?
• Visit The USDA-Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010