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[ photo ]Food Groups & Servings

Milk Group
This chart is intended as an eating guide for children ages 7 to 13 who participate in 30 - 60 minutes of moderate physical activity daily. For adults, refer to www.MyPyramid.gov.

Ages 7 - 10

MyPyramid total daily amount: 3 cups

MyPyramid amount translated into Daily Servings: 3 servings

These represent the minimum servings recommended each day. Some children will need more or less servings, depending on their gender, size, activity level and growth.

Serving sizes:

Milk 1 cup
Yogurt 1 cup
Cheese 1 1/2 - 2 ounces
Cottage cheese 1/2 cup
Pudding 1/2 cup
Ice cream 1/2 cup

Ages 11 - 13

MyPyramid total daily amount: 3 cups

MyPyramid amount translated into Daily Servings: 3 servings

These represent the minimum servings recommended each day. Some children will need more or less servings, depending on their gender, size, activity level and growth.

Serving sizes:

Milk 1 cup
Yogurt 1 cup
Cheese 1 1/2 - 2 ounces
Cottage cheese 1/2 cup
Pudding 1/2 cup
Ice cream 1/2 cup

 
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