Ever wonder what your nutritional needs are? You've probably heard of different types of programs which can tell you your specific nutrients needs, but here are the general nutrition needs for a healthy adult.
Meat and Beans: 2-3 servingsFruit: 2-4 servings
Grains: 6-11 servings
Vegetables: 3-5 servings
Dairy: 2-3 servings
Now that you know how many servings a person should get each day, I bet you're wondering what a serving is. We have those answers for you as well.
1 serving of...Bread and Grains: 1 ounce of bread (1 slice) or 1/2 cup of cereal, grain, or pasta
Dairy: 1 cup of milk or yogurt
Meats: 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, 2 ounces of crab, shrimp, or lobster, or 1 egg
Vegetables: 1 cup of raw vegetables or 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables or vegetable juices
Fruit: 1/2 cup of fresh fruit or fruit juice, 1/4 cup of dried fruit, or 1 medium sized fruit (apple, orange, peach).
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