Bread
Group
Everyone loves
bread. But this group is so much more. All flavors of
bread, cereals, rice, pasta, and grains all count as
servings for this group. This group is a great source of complex
carbohydrates. Carbohydrates give us energy and
they feed our brain cells. Many people feel that you
should stay away from carbohydrates, that they'll
make you fat. Actually, they can be low in calorie and you
should eat more of them than anything else. You can also
find lots of B vitamins, iron, other minerals, and fiber
in this group. You can find other favorite foods in this group,
such as crackers, muffins, pancakes, tortillas,
How much should I have and how often?
6-9 servings daily
How big is a serving size?
1 slice bread
1/2 c. rice, noodles, grits, or oatmeal
1/2 bagel or hamburger bun
1 oz cold cereal
3-4 small crackers or plain cookies
1 pancake