BREAD, CEREAL, RICE and PASTA GROUP
(6 to 11 Portions per day)

• One slice of bread is considered a serving-sized portion.
• One ounce of ready-to-eat cereal or one-half cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta is considered a serving-sized portion.

VEGETABLE GROUP
(3 to 5 Portions per day.)

• One cup of raw leafy greens, three/quarters cup vegetable juice, or half a cup of chopped vegetables constitutes a serving.

FRUIT GROUP
(2 to 4 Portions per day.)

• One whole apple, banana, or orange would count as a serving.

• One wedge of melon, three quarters cup of fruit juice, or one half cup of chopped fruits or berries.

MILK, YOGURT, and CHEESE GROUP
(2 to 3 Portions per day.)

• For the milk group, a serving is considered to be; one cup of milk or yogurt, or one and one half ounces of cheese.

MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, DRY BEANS, EGGS and NUTS GROUP
(2 to 3 Portions per day.)

• For meats, a serving is two to three ounces of cooked, lean meat, poultry, or fish.

• One egg is considered a serving.

• One-half cup cooked beans, or two tablespoons of seeds and nuts is considered a serving.

SWEETS, OILS and FATS GROUP
(Use sparingly, please.)