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The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) developed a revolutionary guide to healthy eating to lower cancer risk. This article explains **what is the new American plate model** and how its emphasis on plant-based foods promotes overall health and weight management. It's a simple, visual guide focused on portion and proportion, offering a flexible, non-restrictive approach to eating better.

In recent years, the shutdown of the popular Livestrong **MyPlate** calorie-counting app has led to public confusion, with many mistakenly believing that the official USDA dietary model was gone with it. In reality, the USDA’s MyPlate icon and guidelines are still in use, but a closer look at what is replacing MyPlate reveals a vibrant landscape of more specific, scientifically-driven alternatives from independent health organizations.