Tracking My Servings From Each Food Group

Keeping a food record can help you know what you're eating from each food group. Use the blank spaces in the “My food record” chart below to track what you eat from each food group every day for one week.

For example, let’s say on Sunday you had whole-grain toast for breakfast with two eggs and a sliced orange. You’d add “1 orange” to your fruits and veggies section, “1 slice of toast” to your grains section, and “2 eggs” to your protein section—and breakfast is tracked.

The goal for most people is to:

• Make half the plate fruits and vegetables.
• Try to eat whole grains.
• Eat lean proteins, such as seafood, lean meat, eggs, and beans.
• Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

If you aren't yet at this goal, it's okay. See where you are, and set small goals to get there. (Go online to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov for a personal food guide.)

My food record

• Sunday
  • Fruits and veggies:
  • Grains:
  • Protein:
  • Dairy:
  • Water:
  • Other:
• Monday
  • Fruits and veggies:
  • Grains:
  • Protein:
  • Dairy:
  • Water:
  • Other:
• Tuesday
  • Fruits and veggies:
  • Grains:
  • Protein:
  • Dairy:
  • Water:
  • Other:
• Wednesday
  • Fruits and veggies:
  • Grains:
  • Protein:
  • Dairy:
  • Water:
  • Other:
• Thursday
  • Fruits and veggies:
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  • Protein:
  • Dairy:
  • Water:
  • Other:
• Friday
  • Fruits and veggies:
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  • Dairy:
  • Water:
  • Other:
• Saturday
  • Fruits and veggies:
  • Grains:
  • Protein:
  • Dairy:
  • Water:
  • Other: