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Keeping a food record can help you know what you're eating from each food group. The goal for most people is to:footnote 1
Make half the plate fruits and vegetables.
Try to eat whole grains.
Eat lean proteins, such as seafood, lean meat, eggs, and beans.
Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
If you aren't yet at this goal, it's okay. See where you are, and set small goals to get there. (For a personal food guide, go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.)
My food record
Sunday
Fruits and veggies:
Grains:
Protein:
Dairy:
Water:
Other:
Monday
Fruits and veggies:
Grains:
Protein:
Dairy:
Water:
Other:
Tuesday
Fruits and veggies:
Grains:
Protein:
Dairy:
Water:
Other:
Wednesday
Fruits and veggies:
Grains:
Protein:
Dairy:
Water:
Other:
Thursday
Fruits and veggies:
Grains:
Protein:
Dairy:
Water:
Other:
Friday
Fruits and veggies:
Grains:
Protein:
Dairy:
Water:
Other:
Saturday
Fruits and veggies:
Grains:
Protein:
Dairy:
Water:
Other:
References
Citations
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture (2015). 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 8th ed. http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/. Accessed January 12, 2016.
Credits
Current as of: May 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture (2015). 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 8th ed. http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/. Accessed January 12, 2016.
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