Table 1.

Recommended servings and calorie levels for each person in the representative household assuming a moderate level of activity.

	Adult Male	Adult Female	10 year old child	7 year old child
Grains* (oz)	9	6	6	5
Whole grains	4.5	3	3	3
Vegetables (servings)	7	6	5	4
Fruits (servings)	4	4	3	3
Dairy (servings)	3	3	3	3
Meat, nuts and beans (oz)	8.5	5.5	5	5
Oils and fats (teaspoons)	8	6	5	5
Calories consumed	2600	2000	1800	1600
Discretionary calories	380	270	170	130

Source: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, Tables A2-1 and A3-1.