There’s an App for That! Using MyPlate Text Messaging!
There’s an App for That! Using MyPlate Text Messaging! by Kristen Davis, Guest Author on September 21, 2014 We all know that making good food choices during college can be difficult. You are busy attending classes, working, completing homework or hanging out with friends. Before you know it you have put on a little weight. However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working on tools to help you make better food choices and help reduce the weight gain commonly seen during the college years. MyPlate is developing a free service that allows you to receive texts that provide helpful dietary information: Food group recognition. The text messages can help you remember to balance your plate with fruits, vegetables, protein, whole grains and dairy. Balanced food intake. Texts can provide information regarding the number of calories needed to maintain a healthy weight given your physical and social characteristics. Portion control...