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Food Guide Pyramid
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Food guide Pyramid

What is One Serving?
Bread, Cereal, Rice, Pasta Group: 1 slice of bread; 1/2 bagel; 1 medium tortilla; 1/2 cup cooked rice, pasta, cereal or grits.
Vegetable Group: 1/2 cup of chopped raw or cooked vegetables; 1 cup leafy raw vegetables.
Fruit Group: 1 piece of fruit; 3/4 cup of fruit juice; 1/2 cup canned fruit.
Milk, Yogurt and Cheese Group: 1 cup of milk or yogurt; 1 1/2 to 2 ounces of cheese.
Protein Group: 1 cup cooked beans; 2 to 3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish; 2 eggs; 4 tablespoons of peanut butter.
Fats, Oils and Sweets: Use sparingly.
Source: California Project LEAN


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