Food Groups and Serving size (13)

• Grains

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Dairy

• Meat

• Unsaturated fat

• Discretionary

What are the 7 food groups?

• Set amount that doesn’t change

• Used with serve/day information for total amount of food

What is a serving size?

• Amount individuals actually eat

• Depends on energy requirements

• Individuals who eat portions smaller than serve size will need to eat from food group more often

What is a portion size? (3)

• Derived for people over 6 months

• Provides the nutrient needs for a particular age, se or lifestyle but within the energy needs of the least active and smallest person in that group

• Takes into account current intake, cultural acceptability, environmental sustainability and food security

• Were modeled on a weekly basis (Not the same each day)

What is a foundation diet? (4)

• Accounts for height, age and physical activity (most people need more than foundational diet)

• Designed to meet energy requirements

What is a total diet? (2)