2023-12-08 19:23:02
How does the food portion differ from one person to another?
The question of how food rations differ from one person to another is one of the curriculum questions, and some students stand in front of it not knowing the answer. The answer is that food rations vary according to the level of physical fitness, the type and intensity of exercise, the intake of carbohydrates, and the rate of calories.
What are the rations for the food groups?
It should be noted that there are about 7 food groups, and each group is divided into food rations. The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia recommends specific serving sizes for each of the food groups, and here are the recommended food rations for each group:
1- Meat, poultry, and eggs: The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia recommends consuming about 8 to 9 servings per week from this group, with one serving of cooked meat or poultry being 3 ounces.
2- Fats and oils: It is recommended to consume 3 servings of healthy fats and oils per day, such as low-fat salad dressing, vegetable butter, and various vegetable oils.
3- Milk and its derivatives: It is advisable to consume 3 servings of low-fat milk and milk products on a daily basis, such as natural cheese, processed cheese, yogurt, and milk.
4- Nuts, seeds, and legumes: It is recommended to consume 5 servings of nuts, seeds, and legumes per week, with one serving being one tablespoon of peanut butter.
5- Grain group: It is recommended to eat 6 servings of grains on a daily basis, with at least half of them being whole grains. Examples of one serving include popcorn, cooked rice, cereals, pasta, bread, and uncooked rice and pasta.
6- Fruit group: It is recommended to consume 4 servings of fruits daily, with one serving being the size of a medium-sized fruit such as an apple, pear, orange, or peach.
7- Vegetable group: It is advisable to eat 5 portions of vegetables daily, with one portion being the equivalent of 6 small or medium carrots, a cup of uncooked or half a cup of cooked spinach or lettuce, 5 to 8 small florets of cauliflower or broccoli, or half a medium-sized potato.
The Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has specified the nutritional portions for each of the 7 food groups and emphasized that the level of physical fitness and caloric intake determines the portions of each individual person differently.]
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