This chart shows how many Food Guide Servings you need from each of the four food groups every day, as recommended in Canada’s Food Guide.
Recommended Number of Food Guide Servings per Day |
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Children |
Teens |
Adults |
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Age in Years |
2-3 |
4-8 |
9-13 |
14-18 |
19-50 |
51+ |
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Sex |
Girls and Boys |
Females |
Males |
Females |
Males |
Females |
Males |
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Vegetables and Fruit |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
7-8 |
8-10 |
7 |
7 |
Grain Products |
3 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
6-7 |
8 |
6 |
7 |
Milk and Alternatives |
2 |
2 |
3-4 |
3-4 |
3-4 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
Meat and Alternatives |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |