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Educational Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Educational Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Educational Plate

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.77
Object Type Plate
Medium plastic, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x Diam 10 in (1.9 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPlastic plate with four printed sections in different colors featuring cartoon foods with smiling faces from four categories: protein, grains, veggies, and fruit. The sections are proportional to demonstrate the quantities that should be eaten for a nutritional meal.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on obverse, in clockwise direction: Veggies 5 SERVINGS A DAY Protein 2 SERVINGS A DAY Grains 6 SERVINGS A DAY Fruit 3 SERVINGS A DAY
Sticker on reverse:DO NOT MICROWAVE CARING FOR YOUR KEEPSAKE THIS PRODUCT IS DISHWASHER SAFE AND, WITH VERY LITTLE CARE, CAN LAST A LIFETIME. TO KEEP FINISH LUSTROUS, AVOID ABRASIVE CLEANERS THIS PRODUCT IS NOT MICROWAVEABLE
Historical NoteThis item was one of the promotional prototypes for MyPlate, a plan to encourage healthy eating habits for children.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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