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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Apr 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Immigr Minor Health. 2017 Apr;19(2):309–317. doi: 10.1007/s10903-016-0382-6

Table 5.

Number of nutrient group servings by sex and age

Nutrient group Sex 13 years 14–18 years 19–21 years
Fruits M 2 1.5 1.8
F 1.6 2.0 1.3
Vegetables M 0.9 2.0 1.8
F 2 2.6 2.8
Breads, cereals M 3 4.9 5.4
F 2.6 3.3 4.3
Meat, fish, beans, eggs M 0.6 1.0 1.7
F 0.3 0.3 0.5
Milk, yogurt, cheese M 1.8 3.5 2.5
F 1.4 1.5 2.0
Fat, oils, sweets M 0.9 3.0 1.6
F 2.9 2.2 2.3