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how much is a "serving" of each? (answers are 1/2, 3/4, 1 or 2-3.) use digits to express your answers.

a0 ounce of cold cereal
a1 cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta
a2 bowl of salad
a3 medium piece of fruit, or potato
a4 3/4 cup of vegetable juice
a5 cup of milk or yogurt
a6 ounce of cheese
a7 cup of ice cream
a8 ounces of meat, fish or chicken
a9 egg
a10 cup of cooked dry beans

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grains. bread and grains provide the body with carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fiber. the body needs six or more servings each day from this food group. it is important to eat the right kind of carbohydrates, like whole grains, pasta and cereals. breads and grains that are high in sugar should be avoided. a serving from the bread and grain group might be one piece of bread, one ounce of cold cereal or one-half cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta. because of the extra nutrients and fiber in whole grains, it is important that half of your daily servings of grains are composed of whole grains.

vegetables. eat your veggies! vegetables are also good sources of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and some proteins. they supply the body with vitamins c and a. green and red vegetables like broccoli, green peppers, and tomatoes tend to be high in vitamin c. yellow and orange vegetables are good sources of vitamin a.

three to five servings of vegetables a day are recommended. a serving of vegetables could be a bowl of salad, a medium potato, three-fourths of a cup of vegetable juice, or one-half of a cucumber.

fruit. the fruit food group supplies the body with vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. the good thing about fruit is that it tastes sweet but doesn't contain any fat. fruits like oranges, lemon and grapefruit are good sources of vitamin c. vitamin c maintains the health of blood vessels, among other functions, and should be ingested daily. fruits like watermelon, papaya and cantaloupe contain vitamin a. the primary function of vitamin a is to maintain normal vision. dried fruits can provide the body with iron and potassium. in addition to containing vitamins and minerals, fruits are high in carbohydrates and fiber. fiber (bulk, roughage) your body's digestive system to work smoothly. it is recommended that you eat 2 to 4 servings of fruit each day. one medium piece of fruit or one-half cup of juice constitutes a serving of fruit.

dairy. have you ever wondered why your parents insist that you drink milk? milk is part of the dairy group, which supplies the body with vitamins, minerals, fats and a complete protein. milk, if fortified, is a good source of vitamins d and a. but most importantly, milk supplies the body with calcium. calcium enables your bones to grow. it also keeps them strong. other dairy products included in this food group are ice cream, cheese, yogurt and cottage cheese. as a growing person you should eat 3 servings of low fat dairy products each day. a serving is equal to 8 ounces of milk, 1 ounce of cheese, 1 cup of yogurt or one-half cup of ice cream.

protein. meat and beans provide the body with proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. it is recommended that you eat about 2 servings a day from this group, which includes red meat, chicken, fish, nuts, and beans. here are some examples of a serving: 2-3 ounces of meat, fish or chicken; one egg; one-half cup of cooked dry beans; 2 tablespoons of peanut butter; 1/3 cup of nuts; 1 ounce of lean meat.

be careful when choosing a piece of meat. try to eat meats that are low in fat. if a piece of beef or pork chop has a strip of fat, cut it off. also, when your mom buys hamburger meat, ask her to pick the leanest. eating fish a couple times a week is suggested for a healthy diet. your body will you for it.

oils and empty calories. what food group does chocolate belong to? like salad dressing, syrup, and butter, chocolate is considered an "extra." extras, like junk food, are those foodstuffs that enhance flavor, but do not add significantly to nutritional value. these foods should be kept to a minimum because they are usually high in fat and/or sugar. however, if you choose to eat too many foods or beverages that are high in fat and/or sugar you have a greater risk of being overweight or obese and are at an increased risk for chronic diseases. some of the diseases include heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers (u. s. food and drug administration).