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Nutrition Tips -
Food Guide Pyramid
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The USDA Food Guide prioritizes food groups to help individuals obtain their Recommended Dietary Allowance. Although your calorie needs depends on your age, gender, size, and activity level, you should try to eat the right amount of servings for each group.
Recommended Dietary Allowance Chart
| Food Group |
Suggested Daily Servings |
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| Breads, cereals and other grains |
6-11 servings; include several servings of whole-grain products daily |
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| Fruits (citrus, melons, berries, other fruits) |
2-4 servings |
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| Vegetables (dark green leafy, deep yellow, dry beans ad peas, starchy vegetables |
3-5 servings; include all types reguarly; use dark green leafy vegetables and dry beans and peas several times a week |
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| Meat, poultry, fish and alternatives (eggs, dry beans and peas, nuts, seeds) |
2-3 servings |
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| Milk, cheese, and yogurt (low or non-fat types) |
2-3 servings |
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| Fats, sweets, and alcoholic beverages |
Avoid too many fats and sweets, Drink in moderation. |
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Food Guide Pyramid
Learn how to use the food guide pyramid to help you reach your fitness goals. 
