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Awesome.2Cents! Healthy Lifestyle Curriculum for Teens….
MyPlate Food Groups
What are the Serving Sizes for Each?
Food Group Information on what constitutes one cup/oz equivalent
Grains Each of the following count as 1 ounce-equivalent (1 serving) of grains:
½ cup of cooked rice, pasta, or cooked cereal
1 ounce of dry pasta or rice
1 slice of bread
1 small muffin (1 oz)
1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal flakes
Fruits and vegetables The following each count as 1 cup (2 servings) of fruits and vegetables:
1 cup of cut-up raw or cooked fruit or vegetable
1 cup of vegetable or fruit juice
2 cups of leafy salad greens
Protein The following each count as 1 ounce-equivalent:
1 ounce of lean meat, poultry, or fish
1 egg
¼ cup of cooked dry beans or tofu
1 tablespoon of peanut butter
½ ounce of nuts or seeds
Dairy The following each count as 1 cup (1 serving) of milk:
1 cup of milk or yogurt
1 ½ ounces of natural cheese such as cheddar cheese or
2 ounces of processed cheese
Adapted from USDA Food Guide: Available at: http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm
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