AGTHE Flashcards
AGTHE Five Food Groups
Vegetables and legumes
Fruit
Grains – mostly whole grains
Lean meat, poultry and fish
Milk and milk alternatives
What is a serve of fruit?
150g
How many serves of fruit should we have a day?
2 (from age 9)
What is a serve of Vegetables/legumes
75g
How many serves of Vegetable/legumes should we have a day?
5
What is a serve of grains?
500kj
How many serves of grains should we have a day?
5
what is a serve of lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beans?
500-600kj
How many serves of lean meat etc. should we have a day?
2-3
What is a serve of dairy/alternatives
500-600kj
How many serves of dairy/alternatives should we have a day?
2-3
What types of food are to be consumed only sometimes?
Ones high in added sugar, salt, fat and alcohol
How much water should we consume a day?
8-10 cups (2-2.5L)