Choose Your Chews

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Choose Your Chews

• Smart Choices

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The Food Pyramid

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Food Servings

• Fats, Sweets and Oils Sparingly
• Dairy 2 to 3 Servings
• Proteins 2 to 3 Servings
• Vegetables 3 to 5 Servings
• Fruits 2 to 4 Servings
• Breads/Grains 6 to 11 Servings

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Choices for Grains
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Choices for Vegetables
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Choices for Fruits
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Choices for Proteins
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Choices for Dairy
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Choices for Fats
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Understanding Food Labels
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Choose a Breakfast

• Orange Juice
• Eggs
• Cereal
• Toast
• Bagels
• Bacon
• Sausage
• Waffles

• Oatmeal
• Grits
• Muffins
• Milk
• Yogurt
• Ham
• French Toast
• Pancakes

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Choose a Lunch

• Soup
• Yogurt
• Sandwich
• Pizza
• Salad
• Milk
• Juice
• Water

• Applesauce
• Fruit
• Carrots
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Rolls
• Smoothie
• Veggie Plate
• Cottage Cheese

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Choose a Dinner

• Grilled Fish
• Baked Chicken
• Seafood
• Brown Beans
• Rice
• Corn
• Green Beans
• Tomatoes

• Salad
• Baked Potatoes
• Milk
• Yogurt
• Applesauce
• Fruit
• Meatloaf
• Casserole

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Choose a Snack

• Popcorn
• Nuts
• Apple
• Banana
• Watermelon
• Fresh Veggies
• Yogurt
• String Cheese

• Any Other Fresh Fruit
• Crackers and Peanut Butter
• Celery and Peanut Butter
• Frozen Fruit Pops
• Frozen Yogurt
• Pretzels

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Once in a Blue Moon

• Ice Cream
• Candy
• Cake
• Cookies
• Pop
• Frosted Flakes
• Juice Drinks
• Brownies

• Puddings
• Pie
• Syrup
• Jelly
• Doughnuts
• Smores
• Fruit Roll Ups
• Chips

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"Chews" Wisely