How many servings of meat and beans do I need in a day?

5 – 7 servings

This depends on the total number of calories you consume in a day.

• If you consume 1600 – 1800 calories, eat 5 servings per day.
• If you consume 2000 calories, eat 5 ½ servings per day.
• If you consume 2200 calories, eat 6 servings per day.
• If you consume 2400 – 2600 calories, eat 6 ½ servings per day.
• If you consume 2800 calories, eat 7 servings per day.

1 serving of meat/beans is equal to:

• 1 ounce of lean meat, poultry, or fish
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup cooked dry beans or tofu
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• ½ ounce nuts or seeds

What kind of meat products should I eat?

Beans can also be counted as part of your vegetable intake. However the same serving cannot be counted in both food groups.

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