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GrainsMake at least half your grains whole!
How much is needed? Girls – 5oz per day Boys – 6oz per day
What is an oz? Oz = ounce; an example of a one ounce serving is one slice of bread
What are some examples of foods from the grain group?
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VegetablesVary your veggies!
How much is needed? Girls – 2 cups Boys – 2 ½ cups
What is a cup? For many veggies, a cup is just one 8oz measuring cup full. For others it is different. One example is one large ear of corn (8-9”) = one cup.
What are some examples of vegetables?
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Vegetables (cont.)vary your veggies!
There are five different categories of vegetables, so make sure you are getting a variety of different veggies!
Dark Green Vegetables Red and Orange Vegetables Starchy Vegetables Beans and Peas Other vegetables
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FruitsFocus on fruits!
How much is needed? Girls and Boys – 1½ cups per day
What is a cup? An example of a one cup serving is 8 large strawberries.
What are some examples of foods from the grain group?
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DairyGet your calcium-rich foods!
How much is needed? Girls and Boys – 3 cups per day
What is a cup? An example of a one cup serving is 2 slices of cheddar cheese.
What are some examples of foods from the grain group?
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ProteinGo lean on protein!
How much is needed? Girls and Boys – 5 oz. (ounces)
What is an ounce? An example of one ounce of protein is one egg.
What are some examples of vegetables?