What are the Four Food Groups? -Fruits and Vegetables (Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Carrots, Broccoli, Lettuce, Radishes, etc.) .-Eat at least one dark green and one orange vegetable each day (spinach, romaine lettuce, sweet potatoes, carrots) -Eat fruits and veggies prepared with little or no added fat, sugar or salt (steamed, baked) -Have vegetables and fruit more often than juice -Grain Products (Bread, Cereal, Pasta, Pita, etc.) - Make at least half of your grain products whole grain each day (brown rice, oats, quinoa) -Choose grain products that are low in fat, sugar, or salt -When adding sauces or spreads, use small amounts -Milk and Alternatives (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, etc.) -Drink skim, 1% or 2% milk each day -Have 2 cups of milk everyday for lots of Vitamin D -If you do not drink milk, drink fortified soy beverages -Compare the Nutrition Facts table on yogurts or cheeses to make wise choices -Meat and Alternatives (Fish, Chicken, Lean Meat, Beans, Eggs, Peanut Butter) -Have meat alternatives such as beans, lentils, and tofu often -Eat at least two Food Guide servings of fish each week (salmon, sardines, trout) - Select lean meat and alternatives prepared with little or no added fat or salt -Use cooking methods such as roasting, baking or poaching that require little or no added fat -Trim the visible fat from meats and remove the skin from poultry -Fats and Oils -Fats and oils provide a concentrated source of energy for the body -Vitamins found in fat include vitamin A, D, E, and K -There are 3 types of fat:
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