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2. Enter Stomach

3. Fats & Oils Dairy Meat Fruit Vegetable Grains

4. Fats & Oils

5. Dairy

6. Meat Within the meat group a person should consume 2-3 servings per day.Meat is a major source of protein, as well as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Meat the nutritional value can also vary widely depending on the species and breed of animal, the part of its body, and the methods of butchering and cooking. The fat content of meat and poultry is relatively high in saturated fatand cholesterol. Meat and poultry are also very high in protein. They contain essential amino acids. Many of them are very low in carbohydrates.

7. 2-3 servings • What is a Serving 2 oz. to 3 oz. lean meat, poultry, or fish 2 eggs 7 oz. tofu 1 cup legumes (dried beans or peas) 4 tablespoons peanut butter 1/2 cup nuts or seeds

8. Saturated Fat • Diet high in saturated fats can raise the level of bad cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL). LDL is a major risk factor for heart disease, cancer, and obesity. Also, if we reduce the intake of saturated fats, we could reduce the risk of getting these diseases.  Meats and eggs are high in saturated fats.

9. Protein • Protein is needed for growth and development in child, cell maintenance and repair, regulation of body functions, and various tasks that fat and carbohydrates can not do.

10. Carbohydrates

17. Fruit

18. Vegetable

19. Grains