Thursday, February 24, 2011

MyPyramid.gov

MyPyramid.gov is a helpful resource for discovering what to eat and the quantity your body needs. Each day, adults (based on a 2,000 calorie diet) should be getting the following servings:
Grains = 6 oz daily, 3 or more grains (1oz = 1 slice bread, 1 cup cereal, ½ cup cooked rice or pasta)
Vegetables = 2 ½ cups or more daily (1 cup = 2 medium carrots, 1 large tomato, 1 large green pepper)
Fruits = 2 cups or more daily (1 cup = 1 small apple, 1 banana, 8 large strawberries)
Milk = 3 cups or more daily, fat-free or low fat (1 cup milk = 1 cup yogurt, 1 ½ cheese)
Meats & Beans = 5 ½ oz daily (1 oz meat/beans = 1 egg, 1 Tbsp peanut butter, ¼ cup cooked dry beans)
Source: www.MyPyramid.org

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