Survey all the offerings before you load your plate, then select plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean dairy and protein.

Once again, he has loaded his plate at a major meet, and it will be quite a surprise if his eyes prove bigger than his stomach.

Jack had loaded his plate with about ten times as much as Milly, though so far he hadn't taken a single bite.

She watched happily as I loaded my plate with avocado, fresh lima beans, watercress, hearts of palm, marinated mushrooms and more.

I, on the other hand, loaded my plate with roasted guntil and sweets.

He'd loaded his plate with prime rib-all that playing and dancing had given him an appetite, and the evening was far from over.

You usually end up loading your plate with more than you really need.

"Better not decide which till you taste the omelet," I cautioned, loading her plate before I served myself.

Sam loaded her plate with two legs, mashed potatoes, brown field peas, green jello salad, and slaw.

I really loaded my plate at the buffet.