1. You “R” What You Eat By: Lettie Marroquin

2. Food Guide Pyramid  The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Guide can be used to assess your eating Guide can be used to assess your eating habits. habits.

3. Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group 1 slice of bread 1 ounce ready-to- eat cereal ½ cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta

4. Vegetable Group 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables ½ cup of other vegetables, cooked or chopped raw ¾ cup vegetable juice

5. Fruit Group 1 medium apple, banana, or orange1 medium apple, banana, or orange ½ cup chopped, cooked or canned fruit ½ cup chopped, cooked or canned fruit ¾ cup of fruit juice ¾ cup of fruit juice

6. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts 2-3 ounces cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish 2-3 ounces cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish ½ cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, or 2 tablespoons peanut butter count as 1 ounce of lean meat ½ cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, or 2 tablespoons peanut butter count as 1 ounce of lean meat

7. Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group 1 cup milk or yogurt 1 cup milk or yogurt 1 ½ ounces of natural cheese 1 ½ ounces of natural cheese 2 ounces of processed cheese 2 ounces of processed cheese

8. Fats Oils and Sweets Use Sparingly Use Sparingly