The table below lists the recommended daily servings for all five major food groups. Use it as a guide for a healthy diet, nutritious but low in fat.
| Food Group | Recommended Servings Per Day |
What is a Serving ? |
| Bread, cereals, and other grains | At least 6 | – 1 slice of bread or – 1/2 bagel or – 1/2 cup of cooked pasta or rice, or – 1 ounce of dry cereal or – 3 cups of popcorn |
| Vegetables | At least 3 | – 1/2 cup of cooked or raw vegetables, or – 1 cup of raw, leafy vegetables, or – 3/4 cup of juice |
| Fruit | At least 2 | – 1medium-sized fruit, or – 1 cup of melon cubes or berries, or – 3/4 cup of juice, or – 1/2 banana |
| Low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt | At least 2 | – 1cup of milk or yogurt, or – 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese, or – 2 ounces of processed cheese |
| Lean meat, poultry, fish and meat alternatives | 5 to 7 ounces | – 2 to 3 ounces of cooked meat, poultry or fish, or – Equivalent to 1 ounce of meat : 1 egg, or 1/2 cup of cooked dried beans, or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter |
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