Part 2: Your Nutritional Needs

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This is also a very important section to read.

Reminder: this is the recommended amounts of nutrients you need. It isn't the same for everyone.
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Fruits: people tend to skip this food because it has sugar in it. This is different sugar than the kind you'd find in junk foods. 2 cups of fruit is enough. Some fruit is more sugary than others (like fruit juices) but never cut them out. Good options include: blackberries, strawberries, bananas, oranges, pineapple.
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Veggies: eating lots of veggies fill you up so you won't be tempted to eat unhealthy foods. You should eat around 2 1/2 cups of veggies. (Half your plate. Good food options include: carrots, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and kale.
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Protein, carbs, fats: Use this link to see how much you need:. https://fnic.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dri-calculator/results.php
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Grains: use this link to see how much you need:. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/grains
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Dairy: this group supplies calcium for strong bones and protein. About 3 cups is needed. Use this link for more info: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/dairy

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