HEALTHY EATING Fruits Grains Dairy Vegetables Protein
The USDA MyPlate is a model that illustrates how we should be eating at every meal.
The plate shows all 5 major food groups, with half of your meal being fruits and vegetables. A balance meal should consist of at least 3 of the 5 food groups. Each food group provides the body with essential nutrients. The USDA portion size recommendations are based off a 2,000-calorie diet. The number of calories a person should consume to maintain their weight varies from person to person based on age, weight, sex and activity level.
FRUITS
They are low in fat, sodium and calories. They do not have any cholesterol and are a great source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium. We should try to consume at least 2 cups of fruit a day. Fruit is also a natural source of sugar, and because of this it tends to be a little higher in calories than vegetables.
VEGETABLES
Help reduce the chances of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. They are high in fiber, Vitamin A, C and potassium and low in fat and calories. We should try to consume at least 2.5 cups of vegetables a day.