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A healthy eating pattern includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods across and within all the food groups: vegetables, fruits, grains, protein foods, dairy products, and oils. It also allows for a treat now and then—what the Dietary Guidelines calls "calories for other uses." Each of the food groups is described below, with equivalent examples. The Guidelines present three USDA Food Patterns with recommended amounts for how much you should consume from each food group per day. Specific recommendations vary depending on your age, sex, and level of physical activity.
