You “R” What You Eat By: Lettie Marroquin

Food Guide Pyramid  The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Guide can be used to assess your eating Guide can be used to assess your eating habits. habits.

Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group 1 slice of bread 1 ounce ready-to- eat cereal ½ cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta

Vegetable Group 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables ½ cup of other vegetables, cooked or chopped raw ¾ cup vegetable juice

Fruit Group 1 medium apple, banana, or orange1 medium apple, banana, or orange ½ cup chopped, cooked or canned fruit ½ cup chopped, cooked or canned fruit ¾ cup of fruit juice ¾ cup of fruit juice

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts 2-3 ounces cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish 2-3 ounces cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish ½ cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, or 2 tablespoons peanut butter count as 1 ounce of lean meat ½ cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, or 2 tablespoons peanut butter count as 1 ounce of lean meat

Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group 1 cup milk or yogurt 1 cup milk or yogurt 1 ½ ounces of natural cheese 1 ½ ounces of natural cheese 2 ounces of processed cheese 2 ounces of processed cheese

Fats Oils and Sweets Use Sparingly Use Sparingly