Myplate recommends of grains a day for girls and boys.

My Plates recommends that the average of 5 to 8 single ounce servings of grain per day should be consume, depending on age and gender.

Explanation:

Here is a contrast of what boys and girl should take daily

(1) Grains VS (2) Whole Grains daily

Boys 9-13

(1) 6 oz. daily

(2) 3 oz. daily

Boys 14-18

(1) 8 oz. daily

(2) 4 oz. daily

Girls 9-13

(1) 5 oz. daily

(2) 2.5 oz. daily

Girls 14-18

(1) 6 oz. daily

(2) 3 oz. daily

In the Grains Group;

• Choose 100% whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice and pasta.

• Check the ingredients list on food packages to find whole grain foods.