How much of the 5 food groups should you eat?
What are the 5 food groups and their recommended amounts?
Enjoy food from each of the five food groups and you'll be getting a fantastic mix of the best nutrients and vitamins.
- 1 Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates give you energy, calcium and B vitamins. …
- 2 Protein. …
- 3 Dairy products. …
- 4 Fruit and vegetables. …
- 5 Fats and sugars.
Do we need to eat the same amount of each food group every day?
To meet the nutrient requirements essential for good health, you need to eat a variety from each of the five food groups daily, in the recommended amounts. It is not necessary to eat from each food group at every meal.
How many serves per day should you have of the five food groups?
Recommended number of serves for adults
Recommended average daily number of serves from each of the five food groups* | ||
Vegetables & legumes/beans | Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain | |
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Men | ||
19-50 | 6 | 6 |
51-70 | 5 ½ | 6 |
•Jul 27, 2015
What is the 5 food groups?
As the MyPlate icon shows, the five food groups are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes the importance of an overall healthy eating pattern with all five groups as key building blocks, plus oils.
What do the 5 food groups do for your body?
A balanced diet is made up of foods from the five food groups: starchy carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, protein, dairy and healthy fats. Each provides the range of vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function efficiently.
Why are the 5 food groups important?
Eating a variety of foods from the 5 major food groups provides a range of different nutrients to the body, promotes good health and can help reduce the risk of disease — as well as keeping your diet interesting with different flavours and textures.
How much of each food group should you eat?
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Food group | 1,600-calorie diet | 2,000-calorie diet |
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Grains (mainly whole grains) | 6 a day | 6-8 a day |
Vegetables | 3-4 a day | 4-5 a day |
Fruits | 4 a day | 4-5 a day |
Low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products | 2-3 a day | 2-3 a day |