You can use the USDA food guide to make healthy choices about what you eat. The chart below shows the recommended amounts for adults to eat from each food group. These amounts are based on a diet of 1,600 to 2,400 calories a day.
For a food guide that shows how much to eat from each food group based on your specific calorie needs, go to the website www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.
Food group | Amount needed each day |
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Grains |
5–8 ounces 1 ounce is equal to:
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Vegetables |
2–3 cups 1 cup is equal to:
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Fruits |
1½–2 cups 1 cup is equal to:
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Dairy |
3 cups 1 cup is equal to:
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Protein foods |
5–6½ ounces 1 ounce is equal to:
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