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Myplate recommends __________ of grains a day for girls and boys.

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Answer: 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.

Step-by-step 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.

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Answer: 6ounces

Explanation: myplate is an easy to use App/steps aimed at helping parents of the United States of America to prepare healthy meals for their kids and prevent childhood diseases caused by malnutrition.

It was developed by USDA( United States Department of Agriculture),

Myplate helps to give the actual requirements of grains, dairy,fruits, vegetables and protein to ensure health nutrition are met and taken by all. The actual grains requirements for girls and boys is put at 6ounces.

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