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Eating — The Canadian Way

Serving Size

Recommended daily food servings for an adult male (19–50 years of age), based
on the 2007 Canada’s Food Guide.

Photo: Breakfast

Breakfast

2 slices of whole wheat toast, 70 g (2 ½ oz.)
2 servings of grain products
Yogurt, 175 g (¾ cup)
1 serving of milk and alternatives
Fruit salad, 250 mL (1 cup)
2 servings of vegetables and fruit
Orange juice, 125 mL (½ cup)
1 serving of vegetables and fruit


Photo: DinnerDinner

Salmon, 150 g (5 oz.)
2 servings of meat and alternatives
Rice, 250 mL (1 cup)
2 servings of grain products
Assorted vegetables, 250 mL (1 cup)
2 servings of vegetables and fruit
Whole wheat dinner roll, 70 g (2 ½ oz.)
2 servings of grain products
Milk, 250 mL (1 cup)
1 serving of milk and alternatives

Photo: Lunch

Lunch

2 small tortillas, 70 g (2 ½ oz.)
2 servings of grain products
Beef, 75 g (2 ½ oz.)
1 serving of meat and alternatives
Vegetables, 125 mL (½ cup)
1 serving of vegetables and fruit
Apple
1 serving of vegetables and fruit
Vegetable juice, 250 mL (1 cup)
2 servings of vegetables and fruit





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