Food group Children ages 2 to 6 years, women, some older adults (about 1,600 calories) older children, teen girls, active women, most men (about 2,200 calories)

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group (Meat and Beans Group)-preferably lean or low fat2, for a total of 5 ounces 2, for a total of 6 ounces 3, for a total of 7 ounces

Adapted from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. The Food Guide Pyramid, Home and Garden Bulletin Number 252, 1996.

The number of servings depends on your age. Older children and teenagers (ages 9 to 18 years) and adults over the age of 50 need 3 servings daily. Others need 2 servings daily. During pregnancy and lactation, the recommended number of milk group servings is the same as for no pregnant women.