Monday, February 1, 2010

The New Four Food Groups~ for kids

Whole Grains (breads, cereals, whole grains, pasta)~ 6 or more daily servings~ serving sizes: 1 slice of bread; 1/2 cup cooked grains, cereal or pasta; 1 cup uncooked cereal

Vegetables (fresh, frozen, raw, or cooked)~ 3 or more daily servings~ serving sizes: 1/2 cup cooked vegetables; 1 cup raw

Legumes, Nuts and Other Protein Foods (beans, lentils, dried peas, nuts, seeds) ~ 2 or more daily servings~ serving sizes: 1/2 cup cooked legumes; 2 TBLS nut or seed butter; 1/4 cup nuts and seeds

Fruits (fresh, frozen, raw or cooked) ~ 2 or more daily servings ~ serving sizes: 1 medium piece of fruit; 1/2 cup cooked; 1/2 cup fruit juice; 1/4 cup dried fruit

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