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The nutrients we need in our daily diet are found in the 5 food groups.

The nutrients we need in our daily diet are found in the 5 food groups. The recommended amount we need of each food group is different for everyone based on 3 things…. Gender. Physical Activity. Age. Grains. Grains. Boys 14 - 18 yr. old 8 oz. Girls 14 – 18 yr. old 6 oz.

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The nutrients we need in our daily diet are found in the 5 food groups.

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  1. The nutrients we need in our daily diet are found in the 5 food groups. The recommended amount we need of each food group is different for everyone based on 3 things…

  2. Gender Physical Activity Age

  3. Grains

  4. Grains Boys 14 - 18 yr. old 8 oz. Girls 14 – 18 yr. old 6 oz. Recommended amt. for those doing less than 30 min. physical activity daily.

  5. What counts as an ounce? 1 slice of bread 1 Mini Bagel ½ cup cooked pasta 5 crackers 3 cups popcorn 1 small tortilla ½ cup cooked rice

  6. Vegetables Boys 14 - 18 yr. old 3 cups Girls 14 – 18 yr. old 2.5 cups Recommended amt. for those doing less than 30 min. physical activity daily.

  7. What counts as a cup? 1 2 baby carrots 3 spears broccoli 1 large ear of corn 2 stalks celery 1 medium baked potato 1 large green pepper

  8. Tomatoes… Fruit or Vegetable?

  9. Fruits

  10. Fruits Boys 14 - 18 yr. old 2 cups Girls 14 – 18 yr. old 1.5 cups Recommended amt. for those doing less than 30 min. physical activity daily.

  11. What counts as a cup? 1 large banana 1 small apple 1 medium grapefruit 32 grapes 1 large orange 8 large strawberries ½ cup any dried fruit

  12. Dairy Boys 14 - 18 yr. old 3 cups Girls 14 – 18 yr. old 3 cups Recommended amt. for those doing less than 30 min. physical activity daily.

  13. What counts as a cup? ½ pint of milk 1 small yogurt 2 slices of cheese 2 cups cottage cheese 1 scoop ice cream = 1/3 cup 1/3 cup shredded cheese

  14. Protein Boys 14 - 18 yr. old 6.5 oz. Girls 14 – 18 yr. old 5 oz. Recommended amt. for those doing less than 30 min. physical activity daily.

  15. What counts as an ounce? 2 Tbsp hummus 1 small steak 1 sandwich slice of turkey 1 egg 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter ½ oz. of nuts and seeds ¼ cup of cooked beans

  16. choosemyplate.gov

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