Meal Plan
An educational tool that helps families and adults make more balanced food choices, every day.
T-Plate is a food literacy tool that brings together design, nutrition and health education. With a clean, visual split, it shows the recommended proportions for a balanced meal.
More than an object, it’s a daily helper that turns science into confident choices at the table.
T-Plate makes the science visible — simplifying decisions and helping build more balanced habits, without losing the joy of eating.
Remember: always start with soup and finish with fruit!
Pick a section to see an explanation and examples.
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Choose the version that fits your family. Both are porcelain, designed to help you build balanced meals.
Ideal proportions for everyday meals.
Made for child-friendly portions and learning at the table.
Also available in Costa Nova physical shops and at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health
Small choices at the table build habits that matter for life.
Kids & Adults
A simple guide for more balanced decisions every day
Everyday food education
Designed for real routines — at home, at meals and in shared moments
Kids & Adults versions
The same balance logic, adapted to different life stages
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T-Plate was born at NOVA Medical School, inspired by the mission to bring academic scientific knowledge to society and encourage more mindful food choices.
The project brings together partners with a shared vision: Casa Hermes Foundation, focused on health education and valuing medical-scientific heritage, and Costa Nova, a Portuguese brand known for the quality, innovation and design of it's produts.
This collaboration between science, education and design strengthens the commitment to create simple, accessible solutions with real impact on community health.
Scientific knowledge and education for mindful choices.
Health literacy and valuing medical-scientific heritage.
Quality, innovation and design for moments around the table.
Click to view the recipe.
Recipe created by the Nutrition team at NOVA Medical School.