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Who's using MyPlate?

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  • 1Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

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Early adopters of MyPlate found it easy to understand and use. Future efforts should highlight its benefits, leverage MyPyramid familiarity, and provide practical vegetable preparation tips for wider adoption.

Keywords:
2010 Dietary Guidelines for AmericansMyPlateMyPyramidchilddiffusion of innovationsmothersvegetables

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health Communication

Background:

  • MyPlate is the visual representation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
  • Understanding early adopters can inform strategies for broader public health initiative adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key characteristics of mothers who were early adopters of MyPlate.
  • To inform strategies for accelerating MyPlate adoption among the general population.

Main Methods:

  • A national online survey was administered to 497 mothers.
  • Data collected included demographics, attitudes, and behaviors related to MyPlate.
  • Spearman's rho correlation analysis examined relationships between MyPlate familiarity/usage and predictor variables.

Main Results:

  • MyPlate familiarity correlated positively with ease of understanding (P = .001) and prior MyPyramid familiarity (P < .001).
  • Vegetable enthusiasts strongly believed MyPlate would improve their diet (P = .009), unlike fruit enthusiasts (P = .36).

Conclusions:

  • Early MyPlate adopters perceived it as clear and user-friendly, potentially due to nutrition knowledge and cooking experience.
  • Strategies to increase MyPlate adoption should clarify its purpose, build on MyPyramid awareness, and offer practical vegetable guidance.