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United States Department of Agriculture

The USDA recommends portion sizes as shown on the plate below. Dry edible beans have been included in both the vegetable and protein groups because they are often used as
a meat substitute due to their high protein content. Whether grandpa, mom, or preschooler,
Choose My Plate will tell you what foods are in each category and how many servings of
each group you need in order to eat a healthy, balanced diet.



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