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The "Basic Four" - a simple but good Guide to Good Nutrition.
This is the foundation for a good diet. Use more of these and other foods as needed for growth, for activity and for desirable weight.
- PROTEIN FOODS - 2 or more servings daily needed for growth and repair of all body tissues. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, with dry beans, peas, nuts and peanut as substitutes.
 GRAIN FOODS - 4 or more servings for carbohydrate, B vitamins, iron and fiber (whole grains). Breads, cereals, rice, pasta, (foods made from enriched and whole grain flour).
- VEGETABLES and FRUITS - 4 or more servings for vitamins C and A, potassium, iron and fiber. Include orange or other good source of vitamin C daily, and a dark leafy green vegetable or deep orange vegetable 3-4 times a week.
- MILK FOODS - 2-4 servings daily for calcium (for strong bones and teeth); protein and riboflavin (B2). Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice milk.
- OTHER FOODS - including fats (butter, margarines, oils) and sweets, as found in sweet foods and desserts, IN MODERATION. Prevent excess weight.
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