How much should I eat?
The amount of food you need to eat each day varies with your age, sex, height, and activity level. The amounts in ”Your Healthy Food Guide” are right for girls age 11 to 17 or boys age 11 to 14 who get 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity each day. If you are a boy older than 14, or if you want to enter your own height or activity level, visit www.mypyramid.gov. Ask your doctor or dietitian about making a meal plan just for you, especially if you need to lose weight. Being active and eating smaller amounts of food and fewer sweet or fatty foods can help you lose weight in a healthy way. You will keep your heart healthy, too. It is best to spread your food out over the day. Eat breakfast,
lunch, dinner, and a snack—check out your options with your
doctor or dietitian. You will have a good supply of energy andeat
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