For a 2000-calorie pattern, which daily target for grains is recommended?

For a 2000-calorie pattern, which daily target for grains is recommended?

• A. 4 oz-eq/day
• B. 8 oz-eq/day
• C. 6 oz-eq/day
• D. 10 oz-eq/day

Answer: (C)

Grains are planned to contribute about six ounce-equivalents per day on a 2000-calorie pattern. An ounce-equivalent is a standard grain serving, like a slice of bread, one cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or about half a cup of cooked rice or pasta. Reaching six oz-equivalents means you mix grain foods to total roughly that amount, with at least half from whole grains. This level fits the 2000-calorie pattern, and is higher than four oz-eq (too low) but not as high as eight or ten oz-eq.

Grains are planned to contribute about six ounce-equivalents per day on a 2000-calorie pattern. An ounce-equivalent is a standard grain serving, like a slice of bread, one cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or about half a cup of cooked rice or pasta. Reaching six oz-equivalents means you mix grain foods to total roughly that amount, with at least half from whole grains. This level fits the 2000-calorie pattern, and is higher than four oz-eq (too low) but not as high as eight or ten oz-eq.