Recommended number of servings

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)
Lesson 4:Food Groups

Recommended number of servings

Group Child Teenager Adult woman Pregnant Lactation
Milk
1 Cup milk/ yogurt
11/2 slices cheese
1 cup pudding
13/4 cup ice cream
3 4 2 4 4
Meat group
Cooked lean meat ( 30g)
Eggs- 2
Dried beans – 1 cup
Peanut butter – 4 tbsp
2 2 2 3 2
Fruits & vegetables
Cooked veg. ½ cup
Medium sized fruit ( banana/ apple)
4 4 4 4 4
Grain
Whole grain -1/2 cup
Bread- 1slice
RTE Cereal – 1 cup
Cereal – ½ cup
4 4 4±2 4±2 4±2


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