ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAMMING

PARENT
APPRECIATION COUNCIL

 

Grains

5 ounces

tips

Vegetables

2 cups

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Fruits

1.5 cups

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Milk

2 cups

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Meat & Beans

5 ounces

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Click the food groups above to learn more.

1 Make Half Your Grains Whole


Aim for at least 3 ounces of whole grains a day
 

2 Vary Your Veggies


Aim for this much every week:

Dark Green Vegetables = 2 cups weekly
Orange Vegetables = 1 1/2 cups weekly
Dry Beans & Peas = 2 1/2 cups weekly
Starchy Vegetables = 2 1/2 cups weekly
Other Vegetables = 5 1/2 cups weekly

 

Oils & Discretionary Calories


Aim for 5 teaspoons of oils a day

Limit your extras (extra fats & sugars) to 130 Calories
 

 

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Physical activity is also important for health. You should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most or all days. Click here to learn more about physical activity and health.

 

 

 

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