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2. Healthy Choices Practice making nutritional choices that are good for your body.

3. What is the healthy choice? whole grain breadjellybeans

4. grains whole wheat bread, cereals, pasta, rice, crackers 6 to 11 servings per day

5. What is the healthy choice? watermelonchocolate cake

6. fruits apples, pears, watermelon, grapes 2 to 4 servings per day

7. What is the healthy choice? popsiclebroccoli

8. vegetables broccoli, carrots, green beans, corn 3 to 5 servings per day

9. What is the healthy choice? coffee milk

10. milk milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream 2 to 3 servings per day

11. What is the healthy choice? roasted chicken cotton candy

12. meat / beans hamburger, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, nuts 2 to 3 servings per day

13. For complete information regarding good nutrition, visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s web site! www.mypyramid.gov It is important to find a balance between the healthy foods and the not so healthy foods!