My Plate

What does fruit do for our body?

• Helps our eyes, skin, and hair stay healthy.

• Loaded with vitamin C. Helps to keep us from getting sick.

• Makes our bones and teeth strong.

• Builds and repairs muscles.

How many servings of grain do we need each day?

• 2 servings or 2 cups

• 3 servings or 3 cups

• 6 servings or 6 ounces

• 2 servings or 5 ounces

How many servings of fruit do we need each day?

• 2 servings or 1 1/2 cups

• 3 servings or 2 1/2 cups

• 3 servings or 3 cups

• 6 servings or 6 ounces

What is the benefit of eating protein each day?

• Helps eyes, skin, and hair stay healthy

• Makes our bones and teeth strong

• Our main source of energy

• Builds and repairs our muscles

What do grains do for our body?

• Our main source of energy

• Makes our bones and teeth strong

• Helps our eyes, skin, and hair stay healthy

• Loaded with vitamin C, helps to keep us from getting sick

How many servings of dairy do we need each day?

• 2 servings or 2 cups

• 3 servings or 3 cups

• 4 servings or 4 cups

• 6 servings or 6 cups

What does dairy do for our body?

• Makes our bones and teeth strong

• Our main source of energy

• Helps to keep us from getting sick

• Helps our eyes, skin, and hair stay healthy

How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?

• 2 servings or 1 1/2 cups

• 2 servings or 5 ounces

• 3 servings or 2 1/2 cups

• 6 servings or 6 ounces

Why does our body need vegetables each day?

• Loaded with vitamin c and helps to keep us from getting sick

• Builds and repairs our muscles

• Our main source of energy

• Helps our eyes, skin, and hair stay healthy

How many servings of protein do we need each day?

• 3 servings or 2 1/2 cups

• 2 servings or 5 ounces

• 3 servings or 3 cups

• 6 servings or 6 ounces