Healthy Eating

What is the correct order of the five food groups?

Vegetables and legumes, fruits, grains, lean meats and alternatives, and dairy and alternatives.

How many servings of vegetables per day for adult male and females?

5 serves for women and 6 serves for men.

What counts as one serving of vegetables?

75g or half cup cooked vegetables, or one cup salad leaves.

How many serves of fruit per day for adults?

2 serves for both adult males and females.

What counts as one serving of fruit?

1 medium piece of fruit,1 banana and or apple.

How many servings of grain per day for adults?

6 servings for both genders.

What counts as one serve of grains?

1 slice of bread, half cup cooked rice pasta or noodles.

How many servings of lean meat and alternatives per day for adult females?

2.5 serves for adult women.

What counts as one serving of lean meat and alternatives?

65g of cooked lean meat or 2 eggs or 170g of tofu.

How many serves of dairy per day for adults?

2.5 serves per day for both genders.

Why are foods grouped into food groups?

Foods are grouped together because they provide similar key nutrients.

What is the overall principal of the Australian Dietary Guidelines?

To enjoy a wide range of nutritious foods from all 5 food groups every day.

What counts as one serve of dairy?

1 cup of milk or 200g yoghurt or 2 slices of cheese.

How many servings of lean meat and alternatives per day for adult males?

3 servings for adult males.