My Plate

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A child's serving size should be _ the size of an adult's.

3

A teenager should drink _ cups of milk a day to maintain healthy bone density.

2

Dietary food guidelines apply to children ages _ and up.

Proteins group: 5 - 6 1/2 ounces, Grain group: 6 - 8 ounces, Fruit group: 1 1/2 to 2 cups, Vegetable group: 2 1/2 to 3 cups, Dairy group: 3 cups

Fill in the following chart giving the food group, the amount needed by most teenagers, and the nutrients gained by eating these foods.

MyPlate is a more visual way to see the recommended amounts of food that we need daily.

How does MyPlate differ from the food pyramid?

True

The foods we need the most are the largest portion size on the plate.

True

Your friend may need more nutrients and energy than you do.

Growth rate, Activity, Weight

_ can affect a person's nutrient needs.