2,000 Calories Per Day Diet

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2,000 Calories Per Day Diet*

Food Group Recommendations Based on Daily Calorie Intake

Food Group

Daily Serving Size

Fruits

2  cups

Vegetables

2.5  cups

Grains

6 ounces

Meat & Beans

5.5  ounces

Milk

3 cups

Oils

6 teaspoons

Discretionary Cal

Allow 267 Calories

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*Amounts based on information from the USDA and are estimated calorie needs.

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