Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

4. What amounts of food should I eat? - cont'd

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A person who consumes 2,000 calories a day should have a daily intake of

• 2-2½ cups of fruits
• 2-2½ cups of vegetables
• 7-8 ounces of grains (one ounce of grain foods is equal to one slice of bread, one cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or a half cup of rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal)
• 2-3 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk or milk products

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