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Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta
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Foods from this group provide complex carbohydrates (starches) and provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber. You need at least 6 to 11 servings of foods from this food group each day.
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Selection tips:
- Choose whole grain breads and cereals for added fiber.
- Choose foods that are low in fat and sugars.
- Avoid adding calories and fat to foods in this group by not adding spreads or toppings high in fat.
examples:
| Food |
Servings
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Grams of Fat
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| Bread, 1 slice |
1 |
1 |
| Hamburger roll |
2 |
2 |
| Tortilla |
1 |
3 |
| Rice, pasta, 1/2 cup |
1 |
Trace |
| Breakfast cereals, 1 oz |
1 |
? |
| Pancakes, 2 |
2 |
3 |
| Croissant, 1 large |
2 |
12 |
| Doughnut, 1 medium |
2 |
11 |
| Danish, 1 medium |
2 |
13 |
| Cake, frosted, 1 slice |
1 |
13 |
| Cookies, 2 medium |
1 |
4 |
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