Suggested Number of Servings: 2-3 servings The Meat Group
Suggested Number of Servings: 2-3 servings
Nutrients Provided: protein, iron, zinc
Examples of one serving:
2-3 oz. Cooked lean meat, fish, skinless poultry
Count as 1 oz. Meat-
1 egg, 1/4 cup fat-free, cholesterol free egg alternative
1/3 cup nuts
1/2 cup cooked dry beans
2 tablespoons peanut butter
Benefits: assure proper muscle development, reduce risk of iron-deficiency anemia, improve healing
Good sources: lean meat or protein rich alternatives, lean beef, pork, skinless poultry, fish, peanut butter, eggs, legumes, tofu