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.
MyPlate California Handouts
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.