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Good food like fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, fish and cereals should be consumed daily according to guidelines of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, meat 3 times a week, 3-4 dairy servings, 1.5 liters of sugar-free drinks, and cereals for growth. Bad food containing sugar, fat, chocolate, and soft drinks puts the body at risk and should be limited, as confectionery and sugar are bad for teeth, fat should be trimmed from meat, and soft drinks avoided.
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