Table 2-3; USDA healthy U.S. style eating pattern Flashcards
Who needs 2,400 calories?
Active Women: 19-30 yr. Sedentary Men: 21-40 yr
How much fruit and vegetables in cups?
Fruit = 2 cups Vegetables = 3 cups
How many grains in ounces?
8 oz.
How much protein in ounces?
6 1/2 oz.
How much milk in cups?
3 cups
How much oil in teaspoons?
7 tsp
How many solid fats in grams or tsp?
23 grams or 5 tsp
How many added sugars in grams or tsp?
39 grams or 10 tsp
A healthy eating pattern includes
A variety of vegetables from all subgroups
Whole fruits
Grains, half of which must be whole grains
fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
a variety of protein foods
oils
A healthy eating pattern limits
Saturated fats - consume less than 10% of calories per day
Sodium - consume less than 2,300 milligrams per day
Added sugars - Consume less than 10% of calories per day
If alcohol is consumed, limit to…
1 drink per day for women
2 drinks per day for men
