What counts as a serving of grains?

One serving of grains is equal to:

• 1 slice bread
• ½ cup cooked rice or pasta
• 1 ounce dry rice or pasta
• ½ cup cooked cereal
• 1 cup ready-to-eat dry cereal

How many servings of grains do I need in a day?
What kind of grains should I eat?

One serving or 1/2 cup of cooked cereal is about the size of a lightbulb.

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Source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005.