Diet and Nutrition
To eat healthy, pick foods that are the colors of the rainbow, and
watch your portion sizes. Eating foods that are colorful-red
apples, orange carrots, yellow squash, green salad, tomatoes,
blueberries and purple eggplant-helps you add fruits and... More
To eat healthy, pick foods that are the colors of the rainbow, and watch your portion sizes. Eating foods that are colorful-red apples, orange carrots, yellow squash, green salad, tomatoes, blueberries and purple eggplant-helps you add fruits and vegetables to your diet. The daily servings of other food groups recommend these portion sizes for adults: 5 to 8 ounces of grains, with whole grains comprising half that amount; 5 to 6 1/2 ounces of meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts; 3 cups of milk, yogurt and cheese; 2 1/2 to 3 cups of vegetables; 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruits; and fats, oils and sweets used sparingly. Discretionary calories such as sugars and alcohol can range from 195 to 360 a day, depending on your total calorie intake. Less
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- Q How much water should children drink daily?
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