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Food Guide
Serving Size
Offering appropriate serving sizes is just as important as serving healthy food and
beverages. Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide defines food guide servings, which
are reference amounts that explain how much food is recommended every day from
each of the four food groups. Food guide serving sizes are the same for all ages;
however the quantity of servings is different for people at different stages of life and is
different for males and females.
SERVINGS PER DAY
Children
4-8
Youth
9-13
Girls and Boys
14-18 years
Females
Males
VEGETABLES OR FRUIT
5
6
7
8
GRAIN PRODUCTS
4
6
6
7
MILK OR MILK ALTERNATIVES
2
3-4
3-4
3-4
MEAT OR MEAT ALTERNATIVES
1
1-2
2
3
L RESOUR
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OR
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NG
M
NA
CES
ADDITIO
The amount of food eaten at breakfast will vary depending on the child’s appetite,
activity level, and whether they are experiencing a growth spurt. Serve nutritious meals
in age-appropriate quantities to help children meet their daily recommended food guide
servings. Initially, one serving from three food groups could be offered and additional
servings could be requested as needed.
RY FOR
Check out Eating Well with Canada’s
Food Guide to find out how much food is
equal to one food guide serving.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/foodguide-aliment/order-commander/indexeng.php
