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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created MyPlate, an easy-to-follow food guide, to help parents to figure out how to feed their kids nutritious, balanced meals. The colorful divided plate includes sections for vegetables, fruits, grains, and protein foods.
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Food Group Amounts for 2,600 Calories a Day for Ages 14+ Years 2 cups
Focus on whole fruits that are fresh, frozen, canned, or dried. 3 ½ cups
Choose a variety of colorful fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables—make sure to include dark green, red, and orange choices. 9 ounces
Find whole-grain foods by reading the Nutrition Facts label and ingredients list. 6 ½ ounces
Mix up your protein foods to include seafood; beans, peas, and lentils; unsalted nuts and seeds; soy products; eggs; and lean meats and poultry. 3 cups
Look for ways to include dairy or fortified soy alternatives at meals and snacks throughout the day.
Children 6 to 17 years old should move 60 minutes every day. Adults should be physically active at least 2 ½ hours per week.
Food group targets for a 2,600-calorie* pattern are: Write down your food choices for each food group. Did you reach your target?
1 cup of fruits counts as
1 cup of vegetables counts as
1 ounce of grains counts as
1 ounce of protein foods counts as
1 cup of dairy counts as
Children 6 to 17 years old should move 60 minutes every day. Adults should be physically active at least
Did you reach your target?