Overview

Keeping a food record can help you know what you're eating from each food group. The goal for most people is to:^{footnote 1}

• Make half the plate fruits and vegetables.
• Try to eat whole grains.
• Eat lean proteins, such as seafood, lean meat, eggs, and beans.
• Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

If you aren't yet at this goal, it's okay. See where you are, and set small goals to get there. (For a personal food guide, go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.)

My food record

Sunday

• Fruits and veggies:
• Grains:
• Protein:
• Dairy:
• Water:
• Other:

Monday

• Fruits and veggies:
• Grains:
• Protein:
• Dairy:
• Water:
• Other:

Tuesday

• Fruits and veggies:
• Grains:
• Protein:
• Dairy:
• Water:
• Other:

Wednesday

• Fruits and veggies:
• Grains:
• Protein:
• Dairy:
• Water:
• Other:

Thursday

• Fruits and veggies:
• Grains:
• Protein:
• Dairy:
• Water:
• Other:

Friday

• Fruits and veggies:
• Grains:
• Protein:
• Dairy:
• Water:
• Other:

Saturday

• Fruits and veggies:
• Grains:
• Protein:
• Dairy:
• Water:
• Other: