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My Plate-11-2-11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 2 cups of | fruits should be eaten daily. |
| 2.5 cups of | varied vegetables should be eaten daily. |
| Make half of your grains | whole grains. |
| Be careful not to drink | to many sugary drinks such as soda or fruit juice high in sugar. Drink water. |
| Eat less | and enjoy your food. Don't rush your meals. |
| Drink low fat or no fat milk | instead of whole milk. |
| Watch the amount of | sodium in your diet. |
| 5.5 oz. of | protein daily |
| 3 cups of | dairy |
| 6 ounces (oz.) of | grains daily |
| balance your | calories, find out how many calories you need |
| make half your plate | whole grains, dairy products, fruits and vegetables |
| Avoid oversized portions | or "supersized portions" |
| eat less | sugar fatty foods, and salt |
| compare the sodium lables | in foods, look for no salt added or low sodium |