Table 1.
Maximum allowed quantities per food group, based on the 75th percentile of intake
| 75th percentile (g) | |
|---|---|
| Grains | 662 |
| Roots, tubers, plantains | 150 |
| Dried beans, pulses | 126 |
| Nuts and seeds (includes peanut) | 44 |
| Leafy green vegetables (excludes culinary herbs) | 110 |
| Other vegetables | 184 |
| Fruit | 360 |
| Dairy productsa | 38 |
| Eggs | 60 |
| Meat and poultry | 68 |
| Organ meat | 16 |
| Fish (large fresh or canned) | 59 |
| Fish (dried) | 6 |
| Fats and oils | 40 |
a
Fresh milk was consumed on only three woman‐days, and dried milk powder was consumed on 42 woman‐days; 38 g is the 75th percentile for consumption of milk powder.