Show Appendix E-3.1.A1. USDA Healthy U.S.-Style Food Patterns—recommended daily intake amounts
a Food intake patterns at 1000, 1200, and 1400 calories are designed to meet the nutritional needs of 2- to 8-year-old children. Patterns from 1600 to 3200 calories are designed to meet the nutritional needs of children 9 and older and adults. If a child 4 to 8 years of age needs more calories and, therefore, is following a pattern at 1600 calories or more, his recommended amount from the milk group should be 2.5 cups per day. Children 9 and older
and adults should not use the 1000, 1200, or 1400 calorie patterns. b F Food group amounts shown in cup (c) or ounce equivalents (oz eq). Oils, solid fats, and added sugars are shown in grams (g). Quantity equivalents for each food group are:
What is 1 ounce of protein?In general, 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) or a portion of poultry, beef, pork or fish the size of 1/3 of a deck of cards would equal 1 ounce (oz) and provide about 7 grams of protein.
Which of the following is equivalent to 1 oz of grains?In general, 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or 1/2 cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal can be considered as 1 ounce-equivalent from the Grains Group.
What are some 1 ounce equivalents for the grains group quizlet?What counts as an ounce equivalent of grains? In general, 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or 1⁄2 cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal can be considered as 1 ounce equivalent from the Grains Group.
What counts as 2 oz protein?In general, 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish; 1/4 cup cooked beans, peas or lentils; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon of peanut butter; or 1/2 ounce of nuts or seeds can be considered as 1 ounce-equivalent from the Protein Foods Group.
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