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MyPlate Food Guide Five Food Groups Different food groups meet different nutrition needs. If you regularly skimp on one group, over time you won't get the best nutrition. 1. The vegetable portion of MyPlate is shown in green. Choosing variety is important when it comes to vegetables: Dark green vegetables (like broccoli, spinach, and kale) provide different nutrients from orange and red vegetables (like squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes). 2. Like veggies, fruits contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber. As with veggies, it's good to mix up your fruit choices: a colorful fruit cup is more than just pretty — it's a nutrition powerhouse. 3. The orange section on the MyPlate graphic shows the proportion of grains you should eat. So try to choose at least half of your day's grains from whole-grain sources like whole-wheat bread, brown rice, or oatmeal. 4. Foods that are high in protein help the body build, maintain, and repair tissue. 5. The blue circle shows dairy as a "side" to your meal, like a glass of milk.