Nutrition has a newer, rounder shape.

Fruits and vegetables should make up half of our plates under the more user-friendly nutrition image released today by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA is ditching the long-used food pyramid for a plate. “I can already tell you how much this is going to help parents across the country,” said the First Lady. “We do have time to look at our kids’ plates … as long as they’re eating proper portions. As long as half of their meal is fruits and vegetables, alongside lean proteins, whole grains and low fat dairy, then we’re good. It’s as simple as that.”

“My plate is a tool that’s simple enough for children to understand even at the elementary school level,” she continued. “So the My Plate icon is a wonderful, kid-friendly tool.”

Details of the new My Plate nutrition symbol can be found on choosemyplate.gov.

Listen to or download Mrs. Obama’s comments here: Michelle Obama on MyPlate