Food Guide Flashcards
How many servings of fruit and vegetable should females be getting per day. Males?
Females:7-8
Males:8-10
How many food guide servings of grain products should be females be having per day?
Males?
Females:6-7
Males:8
How many milk and alternative servings should women get per day ? Males?
2 they are the same.
How many meat/ alternates should females get a day? Males?
Females:2
Males:3
What are the 4 main food guide food groups?
Veg and fruit
Grain
Milk and alternatives
Meat and alt
Having recommended food guide servings can what?
Meet needs of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Reduce the risk of chronic diseases
Overall health
How many is one food guide servings of fresh/canned vegetables?
1/2 cup
How many food guide one serving for leafy vegetables?
Cooked 1/2 cup
Raw: 1 cup.
How much is one serving of frozen or canned fruits.
1/2 cup
How much of juice is one serving?
1/2 cup
What is one food guide serving if bread?
1 slice
How many serving is one bagel?
2
How much is one serving of flat bread?
1/2
How much is one serving of rice/coccous?
1/2 cup.
How much is one serving of cereal?
3/4 of a cup