Tracking My Servings From Each Food Group
Overview
Keeping a food record can help you know what you're eating from each food group. The goal for most people is to:footnote 1
- Make half the plate fruits and vegetables.
- Try to eat whole grains.
- Eat lean proteins, such as seafood, lean meat, eggs, and beans.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
If you aren't yet at this goal, it's okay. See where you are, and set small goals to get there. (For a personal food guide, go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.)
My food record
Sunday
- Fruits and veggies:
- Grains:
- Protein:
- Dairy:
- Water:
- Other:
Monday
- Fruits and veggies:
- Grains:
- Protein:
- Dairy:
- Water:
- Other:
Tuesday
- Fruits and veggies:
- Grains:
- Protein:
- Dairy:
- Water:
- Other:
Wednesday
- Fruits and veggies:
- Grains:
- Protein:
- Dairy:
- Water:
- Other:
Thursday
- Fruits and veggies:
- Grains:
- Protein:
- Dairy:
- Water:
- Other:
Friday
- Fruits and veggies:
- Grains:
- Protein:
- Dairy:
- Water:
- Other:
Saturday
- Fruits and veggies:
- Grains:
- Protein:
- Dairy:
- Water:
- Other:
References
Citations
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture (2015). 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 8th ed. http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/. Accessed January 12, 2016.
Credits
Current as of: September 20, 2023
Current as of: September 20, 2023
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture (2015). 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 8th ed. http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/. Accessed January 12, 2016.