Daily Recommended Servings
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100

Dairy

2-3 Servings of Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, etc

100

Folic Acid

Breakfast cereal, breads, rolls, pasta, rice, cooked dry beans, peas, lentils, liver, dark leafy greens, spinach, turnip greens, collards, bok-choy, oranges, orange juice, mangos, papayas, avocados, pineapple juice, cauliflower, corn, green peas, peanut butter, nuts, seeds

100

Carbohydrates

–Provides body main source of energy

–Provide bulk

–Helps the body digest fats

100

Janet pulled her long hair up into a ponytail before she started cooking

Safe

100

What is a good way to save money at the grocery store?

coupons, buying store brand, utilizing the weekly sales ad

200

Meat/Protein

2-3 Servings daily (Meat, Fish, Eggs & beans)

200

Iron

liver, meat, chicken, turkey, clams, shrimp, light tuna, cooked beans, peas, lentils, cereals, potatoes with skin

200

Fats

–Provides energy

–Carries fat-soluble vitamins

–Protects vital organs and provides insulation

–Provides essential fatty acids

200

Sonya's baked potato was cold even though it was still in aluminum foil, she put it in the microwave to reheat it.

Unsafe

200

Juice high in Iron?

Prune Juice

300

Vegetables

3-5 Servings Daily

300

Calcium

milk, cheese, yogurt, pudding, calcium-fortified soy milk, calcium fortified orange juice, canned salmon, collards, mustard greens, turnip greens, kale, broccoli

300

Proteins

–Build and repair tissues

–Help body make important substances

–Regulate body processes

–Supply energy

300

Clifford hung paper towels above the oven so that they would be easy to reach in case of a spill

unsafe

300

Can lime juice marinade 'cook' raw fish?

yes (ceviche) 

400

Fruits

2-4 Servings Daily

400

Vitamin C

fruit juice, vegetable juice, grapefruit, kiwi, mangos, melons, oranges, papaya, raw cabbage, strawberries, tomatoes

400

Water

–Aids digestion and cell growth and maintenance

–Facilitates chemical reactions

–Lubricates joints and cells

–Regulates body temperature

–Overall well-being

400

Betty tilted the lid away from her face to let the steam out before looking in to check her soup

Safe

400

Cranberry Juice is good for UTI's?

yes, 100% real juice NOT cocktail

500

Carbohydrates

6-11 Servings daily (Bread, cereal, rice, pasta, etc)

500

Vitamin D

egg yolk, fortified butter, margarine, milk, the sun

500

Folic Acid

prevent some birth defects of the brain and spine, prevent heart attacks, strokes, and some cancers

500

Sharon removed the fire extinguisher from the kitchen to keep her baby from playing with it

Unsafe, the fire extinguisher should always be in the kitchen in case of emergency 

500

Carrots are good for your hearing?

No, carrots are good for your vision
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