Whole Grains/Legumes 6 servings daily

  • 1/2 c. brown rice
  • 1 c. cooked whole grain oatmeal
  • 1/2 c. whole grain cereal
  • 1/2 c. granola
  • 1/2 whole wheat pita
  • 1/2 whole wheat roll
  • 1/2 whole wheat bagel/english muffin
  • 1/2 wheat tortilla
  • 1/2 c. cooked beans
  • 1 oz. wheat pasta
  • 2 c. air-popped popcorn

Iron 30-50 mg. daily

  • lean beef
  • cooked dried beans
  • oat bran
  • dried fruits
  • spinach
  • soy products
  • seaweed

Calcium 4 servings daily

  • 1/4 c. grated cheese (1 oz.)
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 c. yogurt
  • 1 1/2 c. frozen yogurt
  • 1 c. calcium-fortified OJ
  • 1 c. cooked greens
  • 2 c. cottage cheese
  • 4 oz. almonds

Vitamin C 3 servings daily

  • 1/3 c. strawberries
  • 2/3 c. blackberries or raspberries
  • 1/8 small cantaloupe
  • 1/2 orange
  • 1 tangerine
  • 1/2 kiwi
  • 1/2 mango
  • 1/2 c. pineapple
  • 1 1/2 c. grapes
  • 1/2 c. broccoli
  • 12 spears asparagus
  • 2 c. romaine
  • 1/2 green pepper
  • 1 tomato
  • 3/4 c. tomato juice
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1 baked potato

Protein 3 servings daily

Calcium rich proteins:

  • 24 oz. milk
  • 1 c. cottage cheese
  • 2 c. yogurt
  • 3 oz. cheese
  • 4 eggs

Half protein servings

  • 3/4 c. cooked beans
  • 3/4 c. green peas
  • 3 tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 oz. peanuts
  • 3 oz. whole wheat pasta
  • 1 c. uncooked oats
  • 2 c. whole grain cereal
  • 4 slices whole grain bread
  • 2 whole wheat english muffins
  • 3 oz. nuts

Green leafy/yellow fruits & veggies 3-4 servings daily

  • 2 apricots
  • 1/2 mango
  • 1 nectarine
  • 1/4 c. bok choy
  • 1/2 c. broccoli
  • 1/2 c. cooked spinach
  • 1/2 carrot
  • 1/4 c. carrot juice
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1/2 sweet potato
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 6 oz. veggie juice

High fat foods 4 servings daily

  • 1 tbsp. olive/veggie oil
  • 1 tbsp. butter/margarine
  • 1 tbsp. mayo
  • 3 tbsp. salad dressing
  • 3 tbsp. light cream
  • 2 tbsp. heavy cream
  • 1/4 c. whipped cream
  • 1/4 c. sour cream
  • 1 tbsp. cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp. peanut butter
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