When was MyPlate created? The Official Launch of the USDA Guide
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially launched MyPlate on June 2, 2011, replacing the former MyPyramid food guidance system. This new icon, introduced by First Lady Michelle Obama and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, provided Americans with a simpler and more actionable visual guide for healthy eating.
