Fats and Sweets
Dairy and Protein
Vegetables, Fruits, and Carbs
Fats, oils and sweets
Use sparingly. This group of foods provide calories but few vitamins and minerals.
Milk, yogurt and cheese group
2-3 servings. This group of foods provides calcium in a readily absorbable and convenient form.
Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts group
2-3 servings.
Vegetable group
3-5 servings
Fruit group
2-4 servings
Bread, cereal, rice and pasta group
6-11 servings