National Dairy Council® presents 200 life-size food images. These are an ideal tool for teaching nutrition and complement the

2015 Dietary Guidelines and the ChooseMyPlate.gov food guidance system.

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD 1 slice

LEAN GROUND BEEF HAMBURGER3 ounces

BABY CARROTS

1/1 22 cup

ENCHILADA 1 enchilada

FAT-FREE MILK1 cup

APPLE 1 medium

Thank you for using Food Models. The Food Models depict their common serving size; follow the blue line when cutting out images.

FOOD MODELS

NATIONAL DAIRY COUNCIL® FOOD MODELS make teaching about nutritioneasy and fun. These versatile FOODMODELS can help you teach the nutrition recommendations in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate. The Guidelines recommend that allAmericans — children over age 2 andadults — make smart nutrition choicesevery day. A healthy eating plan is onethat emphasizes lowfat or fat free milkand milk products, fruits, vegetables,and whole grains and includes leanmeats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.

The FOOD MODELS are full-color imagesof foods in their common serving size. They are a perfect way for teaching“Balance, Variety and Moderation” —eating from all Five Food Groups, eatinga variety of foods within each foodgroup and eating the recommendedamounts from each food group everyday. And, they are an ideal way for teaching portion size, a concept that’s critical for helping children and adults balance their food intake to achieve and maintain healthy weight.

Nutrient information is provided on theback of the images in a format similar tofood labels and is helpful for teachingand comparing nutrient values. Eat theFive Food Group Way!™ (on nextpage) is an easy reference guide to theFive Food Groups, foods in each foodgroup, key nutrients, recommendedservings, and common serving sizes, andis designed to help you use the FOODMODELS. Keep it handy so you can referto it often.

Why are FOOD MODELS a greatteaching tool?

FOOD MODELS make it easy to teachnutrition as a stand-alone topic or aspart of core curriculum subjects such as math or science. Here are a few waysyou can use the FOOD MODELS:� Teach about and help visualize

portion size, a key concept to helpchildren and adults balance the foodsthey eat with daily physical activity.

� Incorporate FOOD MODELS into fun physical activity games, such as Five Food Group relays where children race to classify foods intofood groups. It’s a great way to reinforce physical activity.

� Compare how the nutrients in similar foods change as they areprocessed by comparing foods suchas a baked potato, French fries, andpotato chips.

� Compare and contrast varioussources of nutrients — e.g., howmuch broccoli would you need to eat to get the calcium equivalent of1 cup of milk?

� Reinforce math skills by having students add up the percent DailyValue (%DV) for foods in a meal, asnack, or an entire day to see whichnutrients are high and which are lacking. Graph each nutrient’s %DVand compare the graphs for foodswithin and between food groups. For example, graph chocolate milkand orange juice, then compare the nutrients.

� Plan meals and snacks that meet MyPlate guidelines. SeeChooseMyPlate.gov for individual recommendations.

� Make food group mobiles ormurals for an art project.

� Use food models to teach languages, shapes, and colors.For example, have students create a list of foods that are red, or learnhow to say banana in French or Spanish.

� Teach the Dietary Guidelines key messages, such as “Get your calcium-rich foods” or “Vary your veggies.” The guidelines also suggest at least two to three servings of fat-free and low-fat dairy foods each day toget important nutrients like calcium,vitamin A, and vitamin D and three to five servings of vegetables for vitamins A, C, and K. The wide arrayof FOOD MODELS provided for eachfood group makes it easy to focus on key messages such as these.

STAR FRUIT 1/1 2/2/ cup

DRINKABLE YOGURT 1 cup

TACO SHELL

1 taco shell (1/2 ounce)

SHRIMP 3 ounces

TOMATO 1 tomato

Eat the Five Food Group Way!TM

ChooseMyPlate.gov Translating Food Group Total Daily Recommendations And Nutrients1* Recommendations Into Daily Servings2 Food What Counts?

Grains Group3

Key Nutrients: � Dietary fiber � B vitamins

Vegetable Group Key Nutrients: � Vitamin A � Dietary fiber

Fruit Group Key Nutrients: � Vitamin C � Potassium

Dairy Group Key Nutrients: � Calcium � Vitamin D

Protein Foods Group Key Nutrients: � Protein � Iron

“Others” Category 1 All of the Five Food Groups provide many nutrients. Listed here are some of the key nutrients from each food group.2 These are minimum recommended number of servings. Some people will need more or less servings, depending on their gender, size, activity level and growth.3 At least half of the daily servings should come from whole grains.* To learn more about the health benefits of each food group, go to choosemyplate.gov/myplate/. Find out the important roles foods from each food group play in a healthy diet.

This chart is intended as an eating guide for children ages 4-13 who participate in less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity beyond daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorieneeds. For specific daily servings for girls and boys, and for children 14+ and adults, refer to ChooseMyPlate.gov.

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Ages 4-8 =5 oz equivalentsAges 9-13 =5-6 oz equivalents

Ages 4-8 =11/2 cupsAges 9-13 =2-21/2 cups

Ages 4-8 =1-11/2 cupsAges 9-13 =11/2 cups

Ages 4-8 =21/2 cupsAges 9-13 =3 cups

Ages 4-8 =4 oz equivalentsAges 9-13 =5 oz equivalents

See ChooseMyPlate.govfor information on “Oils” and “Empty Calories.”

5 servings

5-6 servings

3 servings

4-5 servings

2-3 servings

3 servings

21/2 servings

3 servings

2 servings

2 servings

Small amounts of empty calories are okay, but most people eat far more than is healthy. It is important to limit empty calories to the amount that fits your calorie and nutrient needs.

BreadTortilla, roll, muffinBagelRice, pasta, cooked cereal, gritsReady-to-eat cerealPancake, waffle

Cooked vegetablesChopped, raw vegetablesRaw, leafy vegetablesVegetable juice

Apple, banana, orange, pearGrapefruitCantaloupeRaisins, dried fruitChopped fruit100% fruit juice

MilkYogurtHard cheese/processed cheesePuddingFrozen yogurt

Cooked lean meat, poultry, fishEggPeanut butterCooked dried peas or beansNuts, seeds

Fats, oils, spreadsCandyCookiesCakeSoft drinks

1 slice1 small1 “mini”1/2 cup1 cup (flakes or round)1 (41/2” diameter)

1/2 cup1/2 cup1 cup1/2 cup

1 small1/2 medium1 medium wedge1/4 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup

1 cup (8 oz)8 oz container11/2 to 2 oz1 cup1 cup

1 oz11 tablespoon1/4 cup1/2 oz

What counts as 1 ounceequivalent of grain?

What counts as 1/2 cup of vegetable?

What counts as 1/2 cup of fruit?

What counts as a cup?

What counts as an ounce equivalent?

DAIRY GroupCHEESEAMERICAN CHEESECHEDDAR CHEESECOTTAGE CHEESE Creamed Lowfat, 2% milkfatMOZZARELLA CHEESEMUENSTER CHEESEPARMESAN CHEESESTRING CHEESESWISS CHEESE

MILKFAT FREE MILK Fat free milk Nonfat dry milk2% REDUCED FAT MILK (2 models)WHOLE MILKCHOCOLATE MILK1% LOWFAT CHOCOLATE MILK2% REDUCED FAT CHOCOLATE MILK1% LOWFAT STRAWBERRY MILK

MILKSHAKES/PUDDING/ICE CREAMICE CREAM Soft serveICE CREAM Hardened, 10% fat Hardened, 16% fatMILKSHAKE Chocolate VanillaPUDDING Ready-to-eat Instant Homemade

YOGURTFROZEN YOGURTLOWFAT FRUIT- FLAVORED YOGURTLOWFAT PLAIN YOGURTNONFAT PLAIN YOGURTDRINKABLE YOGURTSQUEEZABLE YOGURT

PROTEIN FOODSGroupBEEFGROUND BEEF HAMBURGER Ground sirloin-round Ground beefROAST BEEF Separable lean Separable lean and fatSTEAK Sirloin T-bone Rib Eye

EGGSFRIED EGGHARD-COOKED EGGSCRAMBLED EGG

LEGUMESBLACK-EYED PEAS Dried, cooked CannedBLACK BEANS Dried, cooked CannedHUMMUSLENTILSNAVY BEANS Dried, cooked CannedREFRIED BEANS Pinto, dried, cooked Refried cannedTOFU Without calcium sulfate With calcium sulfate

LUNCHEON MEATSBOLOGNA Beef Turkey

HOT DOG Beef hot dog

NUTS/SEEDSPEANUT BUTTERPEANUTS Oil-roastedSUNFLOWER SEEDS Dry-roast Oil-roastWALNUTS

PORKBACON Bacon Canadian baconHAM 11% fat 5% fat TurkeyPORK CHOP Chop broiled Roast roastedITALIAN SAUSAGEPORK SAUSAGE

POULTRYFRIED CHICKEN Flour coated Batter dippedCHICKEN NUGGETSROASTED CHICKEN Meat and skin Meat onlyTURKEY Dark meat Light meat

SEAFOODFISH STICKS Frozen, oven-heatedHALIBUTSALMON Fresh, baked, broiled or microwaved Canned, fish and bonesSHRIMP Boiled Breaded and friedTUNA In water In oil

VEGETABLE GroupGREEN BEANS Fresh, cooked Frozen, cookedBROCCOLI Fresh, cookedCABBAGE Fresh, cookedBABY CARROTS Fresh, cookedCAULIFLOWER Fresh Fresh, cookedCELERYCORN Frozen, cooked Canned, cream styleCORN ON COB Fresh, cookedLETTUCE Iceberg Romaine LooseleafGREEN PEAS Canned, cooked Frozen, cookedSNOW PEAS Frozen, cookedGREEN PEPPERBAKED POTATO Flesh only Flesh and skinFRENCH-FRIED POTATOESHASHED BROWN POTATOESMASHED POTATOESSWEET POTATOSPINACH Fresh Fresh, cooked

WINTER SQUASH Frozen, bakedTOMATO Fresh CannedTOMATO JUICETOSSED SALADZUCCHINI Fresh Fresh, cooked

FRUIT GroupAPPLEDRIED APPLE RINGSAPPLESAUCEDRIED APRICOTSAVOCADO Sliced PureedBANANABLUEBERRIESCANTALOUPEFRUIT COCKTAIL In juice In heavy syrupGRAPEFRUITGRAPESKIWIFRUITLYCHEEMANGONECTARINEORANGEORANGE JUICE Frozen, reconstitutedPEACHES, canned In juice In light syrup In heavy syrupPEARPEARS, canned In juice In light syrup In heavy syrupPINEAPPLE Fresh Canned in heavy syrupRAISINSSTAR FRUITSTRAWBERRIESWATERMELON

GRAINS GroupBAGELS/BISCUITSBAGELBISCUIT

BREADPITA BREADRYE BREAD Rye PumpernickelWHITE BREADWHOLE WHEAT BREAD Whole wheat Cracked wheat

CEREALBRAN FLAKES Bran flakes Raisin branCORN FLAKES Corn flakes Sugar frosted flakesGRANOLAGRITSOATMEAL Oatmeal Cream of wheat

CRACKERSCHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERSGRAHAM CRACKERSRYE CRACKERS Rye Whole wheatSALTINE CRACKERSSNACK CRACKERS

This list includes all the foods contained in a set of Food Models.Foods whose nutrient valuesappear on the back of the modelare listed below the appropriateFood Model.

MUFFINSENGLISH MUFFINMUFFIN

PANCAKESPANCAKE Plain 4” Buckwheat 4”

PASTAEGG NOODLESPASTA Plain VegetableSOBA NOODLES

RICERICE White, long-grain Brown, long-grain WildBROWN RICECOUSCOUSPOLENTA

ROLLSDINNER ROLLWHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLLHOT DOG BUNHAMBURGER BUN

TORTILLASTORTILLA Corn FlourTACO SHELL

WAFFLESWHOLE WHEAT WAFFLE Homemade Frozen

COMBINATIONFoodsCHINESECHOP SUEY/CHOW MEIN Beef and pork ChickenCHICKEN STIR FRYVEGETABLE FRIED RICE

THAIVEGETABLE SPRING ROLL

JAPANESENORI MAKI

ITALIANLASAGNA Without meat With meatPIZZA Cheese Cheese and Pepperoni Cheese. meat and vegetablesSPAGHETTI WITH MEAT BALLS Homemade Canned

MEXICANBURRITO Bean BeefCHILIENCHILADATACO

OTHER COMBINATION FOODSBAKED BEANS With pork VegetarianBEEF AND VEGETABLE STEWCHEF’S SALADCHICKEN POT PIE Homemade Frozen, bakedFRUIT SMOOTHIEMACARONI AND CHEESE Homemade From box, cookedCHEESE OMELETTUNA SALAD

SANDWICHESCHEESEBURGER Regular LargeCHICKEN CAESAR WRAPFISH SANDWICH Without cheese With cheesePEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICHROAST BEEF SANDWICHSUBMARINE SANDWICHTURKEY SANDWICH

SOUPCHICKEN NOODLE SOUP Canned DehydratedCLAM CHOWDER With whole milk With waterCREAM OF TOMATO SOUP With whole milk With water

‘‘OTHERS’’ CategoryCHIPS AND RELATED PRODUCTSPOPCORN Buttered Oil-popped Air-poppedPOTATO CHIPSPRETZELSTORTILLA CHIPS Tortilla Corn

CONDIMENTSCATSUPMUSTARDPICKLE Dill

FATS AND OILSBEEF GRAVY Gravy, beef, cannedBUTTERCREAM CHEESELIGHT RANCH DRESSINGITALIAN DRESSINGMAYONNAISESOUR CREAM

OTHER BEVERAGESICED TEA Sugar sweetened UnsweetenedSOFT DRINK Regular Low calorie

SWEETSANGEL FOOD CAKEBROWNIECHOCOLATE CAKECHOCOLATE CANDY BARCHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Homemade CommercialDOUGHNUT Cake-type, plain Yeast, glazedGELATINGRANOLA BARJELLYMAPLE SYRUPPIE Apple PecanSUGARSWEET ROLL Fruit Cinnamon10% JUICE DRINK

LIST OF FOOD MODELS

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