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Guidelines Dietary - Eat For Health

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Table 2.14: Minimum recommended number of serves of milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives per day, mostly reduced fatAge (years)Number of serves*Boys 2–3 1 ½4–8 29–11 2 ½12–13 3 ½14–18 3 ½Men 19–50 2 ½51–70 2 ½70+ 3 ½Girls 2–3 1 ½4–8 1 ½Guideline 29–11 312–13 3 ½14–18 3 ½Pregnant (up to 18 years)3 ½Breastfeeding (up to 18 years) 4Women 19–50 2 ½51–70 470+ 4Pregnant (19–50 years)Breastfeeding (19–50 years)2 ½2 ½Note: *Additional amounts of the Five Food Groups or unsaturated spreads and oils or discretionary choices are needed only by peoplewho are taller or more active to meet additional energy requirements.Source: Food Modelling System. 9Table 2.15:Food groupStandard serve size equivalents for milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives, mostly reduced fatServe sizes (500–600kJ)Milk, yoghurt, cheeseand/or alternatives,mostly reduced fat1 cup (250ml) milk – fresh, UHT long life or reconstituted powdered1/2 cup (120ml) evaporated unsweetened milk3/4 cup (200g) yoghurt40g (2 slices or 4 x 3 x 2 cm piece) hard cheese e.g. cheddar1/2 cup (120g) ricotta cheese1 cup (250ml) soy, rice or other cereal drink with at least 100mg of added calcium per 100mlSource: Food Modelling System. 9Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foodsNational <strong>Health</strong> and Medical Research Council59

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