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Grain Products

5-12
servings per day
1 serving includes:
-1 slice of bread
-3/4 cup of hot cereal

2 servings include:
-1 cup of pasta or rice
-1 bagel, bun or pita



Vegetables and Fruit

5-10
servings per day
1 serving includes:
-1 medium sized fruit or vegetable
-1/2 cup of fresh, frozen or canned fruits or vegetables
-1/2 cup of fruit juice
-1 cup of salad



Milk Products

Children 4-9 years: 2-3
Youth 10-16: 3-4
Adults: 2-4
Pregnant and Brest-Feeding Women: 3-4
servings per day

1 serving includes:
-1 cup of milk
-2 slices of cheese
-3/4 of a cup of yogourt



Meat and Alternatives

2-3
servings per day

1 serving includes:
-50-100 grams meat, poultry or fish
-1/4-2/3 of a can of fish
-1-2 eggs
-125-250 millilitres of beans
-2 tablespoons of peanut butter

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