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1 Cups: 1800 Calories. 1 Cup From The Fruit Group Counts As

The My Plate Plan outlines the daily recommended servings for a 1800 calorie diet. It recommends 11⁄2 cups of fruit, 21⁄2 cups of vegetables, 6 ounces of grains, 5 ounces of protein, and 3 cups of dairy. Each food group is further defined by common 1 cup or 1 ounce serving sizes that fall within that group such as 1 slice of bread for grains or 1 egg for protein.

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1 Cups: 1800 Calories. 1 Cup From The Fruit Group Counts As

The My Plate Plan outlines the daily recommended servings for a 1800 calorie diet. It recommends 11⁄2 cups of fruit, 21⁄2 cups of vegetables, 6 ounces of grains, 5 ounces of protein, and 3 cups of dairy. Each food group is further defined by common 1 cup or 1 ounce serving sizes that fall within that group such as 1 slice of bread for grains or 1 egg for protein.

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My Plate Plan:

1800 Calories.  
1½ cups
1 cup from the Fruit Group counts as:
- 1 cup raw, frozen, or cooked/canned fruit; or
- ½ cup dried fruit; or
- 1 cup 100% fruit juice
2½ cups
1 cup from the Vegetable Group counts as:
- 1 cup raw or cooked/canned vegetables; or
- 2 cups leafy salad greens; or
- 1 cup 100% vegetable juice
6 ounces
1 ounce from the Grains Group counts as:
- 1 slice bread; or
- 1 ounce ready-to-eat cereal; or
- ½ cup cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
5 ounces
1 ounce from the Protein Foods Group counts as:
- 1 ounce cooked/canned lean meats, poultry, or seafood; or
- 1 egg; or
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter; or
- ¼ cup cooked beans or peas; or
- ½ ounce nuts or seeds
3 cups
1 cup from the Dairy Group counts as:
- 1 cup milk; or
- 1 cup yogurt; or
- 1 cup fortified soy beverage; or
- 1½ ounces natural cheese or 2 ounces processed cheese
 WHAT IS FOOD?
Food is any substance normally eaten or drunk by living things. The term food also
includes liquid drinks. Food is the main source of energy and of nutrition for animals, and
is usually of animal or plant origin. There are 4 (four) basic food energy sources: fats,
proteins, carbohydrates and alcohol.
 TYPES OF FOOD?
FRUITS
Who doesn’t love fruit? Even young children who refuse to eat their vegetables must like
fruit. They’re sweet and they’re good for you. Fruit can be consumed fresh, frozen,
canned, dried, and juiced. If you choose to drink fruit juice for your daily intake, make
sure to consume 100% fruit juices.
VEGETABLES
Vegetables are super important in maintaining a healthy diet. Like fruit, they can be
consumed fresh, frozen, dried, canned, and in a juice as long as it’s 100% vegetable juice.
GRAINS
Grains are a staple in many diets around the world. Foods products that fall into the grain
group include rice, bread, cereal, and oatmeal. Grains themselves are broken into two
major groups: cereal and legume.
DAIRY
Dairy products are an important source of calcium. They also contain a lot of saturated
fat, so the USDA recommends consuming lower fat or even fat free dairy products.
Products that are technically dairy, such as butter, cream, and cream cheese, count as
dairy products, but aren’t recommended as a primary source of dairy over products like
milk and cheese.
PROTEINS FOOD
Protein is a macronutrient, and one of the most important in a healthy diet. It’s present in
every cell in the body, and used to create hormones, enzymes, and rebuild muscle after
vigorous workouts. Because it can’t be stored in the body in the same way fat and carbs
are, protein needs to be consumed regularly so that the body always has the needed
amount.
Food in the protein food group comes in the form of meat, seafood, shellfish, beans, peas,
soy products, eggs, nuts, and seeds. 

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