The MAHA Food Circle (Simple Guide)
MAHA Food Circle
Bigger sections = eat more often
The MAHA Food Circle shows how much of each food group to eat each day.
The bigger the section, the more often you should eat those foods
🟢 Biggest Section – Fruits & Vegetables
Fill most of your plate with fruits and vegetables
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Help your body stay strong and healthy
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Good for your heart, brain, eyes, and digestion
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Try to eat many colors every day
Examples: apples, berries, bananas, carrots, broccoli, spinach
🟡 Medium Section – Whole Grains
Eat every day for energy
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Give you energy to move, play, and think
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Help keep your tummy healthy
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Choose whole grains when possible
Examples: oatmeal, brown rice, whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta
🔵 Medium Section – Healthy Proteins
Build muscles and stay strong
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Help muscles, bones, and immune health
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Choose lean and easy-to-digest options
Examples: fish, chicken, eggs, beans, nuts, yogurt
🟠 Small Section – Healthy Fats
A little is just right
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Help your brain and joints
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Use small amounts each day
Examples: olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds
🔴 Tiny Section – Treats & Processed Foods
Enjoy only sometimes
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Fun foods, not everyday foods
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Too much can hurt your health
Examples: candy, cookies, soda, chips, fast food
Healthy Habits Around the Circle
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💧 Drink water often
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🚶 Move your body every day
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🍽 Eat slowly and enjoy your food
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🥣 Seniors: choose softer foods if needed
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🧒 Kids: try new healthy foods
Easy Way to Remember:
“Most fruits and veggies, some grains and protein, a little healthy fat, and treats once in a while.”
Note: The new MAHA Food Pyramid was difficult for me to understand, so I asked ChatGPT to create a Healthy Plate Infographic for me. I thought I'd share what ChatGPT created.
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