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RECOMMENDED DAILY AMOUNTS FOR CHOOSEMYPLATE FOOD GROUPS
FEMALE RECOMMENDATIONS
MALE RECOMMENDATIONS
5-8 YEARS OLD
5-8 YEARS OLD
Grains: 4 – 6 oz.
Grains: 4 – 6 oz.
Fruits: 1 – 2.5 cups
Fruits: 1 – 2 cups
Vegetables: 1.5 – 2.5 cups
Vegetables: 1.5 – 2.5 cups
Dairy: 2.5 – 3 cups
Dairy: 2.5 – 3 cups
Protein Foods: 3 – 5 oz.
Protein Foods: 3 – 5.5 oz.
FEMALE RECOMMENDATIONS
MALE RECOMMENDATIONS
9-11 YEARS OLD
9-11 YEARS OLD
Grains: 5 – 6 oz.
Grains: 5 – 7 oz.
Fruits: 1.5 – 2 cups
Fruits: 1 – 2 cups
Vegetables: 2 – 2.5 cups
Vegetables: 2 – 3 cups
Dairy: 3 cups
Dairy: 3 cups
Protein Foods: 5 – 5.5 oz.
Protein Foods: 5 – 6 oz.