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What Do You Need to Stay Healthy on Campus?

Sedentary
Women		 Active
Women
Calories 1600 2200 or more
Grain Group 6 (servings) 9 (servings)
Fruit 2 (servings) 2-3 (servings)
Vegetables 3 (servings) 4 (servings)
Skim or 1% milk 2-3 (servings) 2-3 (servings)
Meat 5 oz 6 oz

Select fats and high sugar foods sparingly.

WHAT IS A PORTION?

Grains Fruit
1 slice of bread 1 whole fruit
1/2 cup cooked pasta or rice 1/2 cup juice
1 cup dry cereal
1/2 bagel

Vegetable
Protein
1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw 1 serving is equal to the size of a deck of card

Dairy
1 cup skim or 1% milk or yogurt

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