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Jul 15, 2011

How much should you eat a day to consume a 2000 calorie diet from your food storage?

* Fruit Group should provide 4 daily servings, or 2 cups.
* Vegetable Group should provide 5 servings, or 2.5 cups.
* Grain Group should provide 6 ounce-equivalents
(1 ounce-equivalent means 1 serving), half of which should
be whole grains.
* Meat and Beans Group should provide 5.5 ounce-equivalents
or servings.
* Milk Group should provide 3 cups/servings.
* Oils should provide 24g or 6 teaspoons.
* Discretionary Calories: These are the remaining
amount of calories in each calorie level after
nutrient-dense foods have been chosen.
Up to 267 calories can be consumed
in solid fats or added sugars if the other
requirements have been met.