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Food GroupsYou need each of the 6 food groups every day
for best nutritionThe groups are
Grains VegetablesFruitsMilk and cheeseOils Meat and beans
VegetablesVegetables are carrots, corn, broccoli, beans,
peppers, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, and squash
You need 2½ cups of vegetables every day
FruitsFruits include apples, oranges, pineapple,
strawberries, mangoes, kiwi, pears, peaches, and apricots – but there are many more
You need 1 ½ cups of fruit a day
Milk and CheeseMilk, yogurt and cheese build strong teeth
and bonesYou need 3 cups or servings a day
Meat and BeansMeats and beans build strong muscles and
brainsMeats can be beef, pork, chicken, fish and
morePeanut butter and eggs are in this group, too
OilsButter, margarine, salad dressing and fried
foods are mostly oilOil is good in small amounts - don’t get the
large fries!