1–4 cupsSoft, cooked, tender, chopped, shredded vegetables. Vegetable juice. Shredded lettuce.Most raw or undercooked vegetables and those with tough skins. Whole kernel corn. Fried vegetables.Fruits 1–2.5 cupsFruit juice and nectars….
USDA Food Patterns The USDA Food Patterns provide recommended average daily intake of nutrient-dense foods from each food group at various calorie levels. The food pattern templates allow for flexibility…
1 fried egg ½ c. oatmeal (may be fortified) 1 slice whole wheat toast 1 Tbsp. jelly 1 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 c. whole milk Hot beverage Sugar, pepper (optional)Lunch2…
1–4 cupsDark-green vegetables: All fresh, frozen, and canned dark-green leafy vegetables and broccoli, cooked or raw (e.g., broccoli; spinach; romaine; collard, turnip, and mustard greens). Red and orange vegetables: All…
2 eggs ¾ c. puffed rice cereal 1 slice white toast 1 Tbsp jelly 2 tsp. soft margarine ½ c. reduced-fat or whole milk Sugar, pepper (optional) NO SALTLunch4 oz….
Adequacy The suggested food plan provides foods in amounts that will provide the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) recommended by the National Academy of Sciences for adults. Diet Principles Increased sodium…
5 carbohydrate choices equal to ∼75 grams carbohydrate½ c. orange juice (1 choice) ½ c. oatmeal (1 choice) 1 slice toast (1 choice) 1 egg 1 c. fat-free milk (1…
1–4 cupsBite-size cooked vegetables, baked or steamed potatoes, cherry tomatoes, vegetable juice served in a mugFruits 1–2.5 cupsCut-up fresh fruits, grapes, drained chunk canned fruits, dried fruit, fruit molded in…
1–4 cupsVegetables: asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, green beans, greens, lima beans, okra, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes (white or sweet, including skin), radishes, sauerkraut, spinach,…
Food for the Day Recommended Restrict Vegetables 1–4 cups All fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables (choose low sodium varieties or rinse before serving); 100% vegetables juice. Commercial fried vegetables,…
