Half of the plate is covered by ____________ . These foods are dense sources of nutrients and health-promoting ____________ desp
ite their low calorie contents. Slightly more than 1/4 of the plate is occupied by grains. Within this food group, emphasize ____________ rather than ____________ . The remaining space on the plate is reserved for sources of ____________ . Specifically, the Dietary Guidelines recommend lean meats, poultry and fish, plus ____________ and nuts, several times per week. A cup of ____________ appears next to the plate. Depending on personalized calorie recommendations, consumers should have 2-3 cups per day of ____________ or fat-free dairy products or other rich sources of calcium.
Fruits and vegetables take half-space of the plate, contains dense sources of nutrients and health-promoting phytochemicals despite their low-calorie contents.
Grains take one-fourth of the plate, emphasize on whole grain. The space left on the plate is for sources of protein. that include seafood, meats and eggs, poultry, pulses and legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy products. A cup of milk curd or dairy product is advised, it can be 2 to 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat dairy products
