Following Dietary Guidelines Unit 5, Lesson 26 National Standards1.1, 1.5, 2.10

The Food Groups A category of foods that contain similar nutrients Six groups Each group has recommended servings per day, depending on your age, size, sex, and level of activity The Food Groups

Each day 3 oz. of whole-grain cereals, crackers, breads, rice, or pasta Good sources of B vitamins, iron, fiber, and complex carbohydrates Grains

1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal can be considered as 1 ounce equivalent from the Grains Group.

Vegetables 2 ½ cups daily Low in fat and calories Good sources of vitamins A and C and minerals Eat a variety Vegetables

2 cups each day Low in fat, good sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, and carbohydrates Choose a variety Fruits

3 cups daily Good sources of calcium and protein Milk

Meat and beans 5 ½ oz. daily Good sources of protein, B vitamins, iron, and zinc Choose low-fat or lean Bake, broil, or grill rather than fry Meat and beans

5 teaspoons daily Provide essential fatty acids and vitamin E Oils

Food Guidance System

Vegetarian diet – vegetables are the foundation and meat, fish, and poultry are restricted or eliminated Vegan diet – excludes foods or animal origin Vegetarian Diets

Lacto-vegetarian diet – excludes eggs, fish, poultry, and meat Ovo-lacto-vegetarian diet – excludes fish, poultry, and red meat Semi-vegetarian diet – excludes red meat