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Whole Grain Eating Plan
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The following menu shows you how easy it is to choose a diet that meets the recommendations for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, fiber, whole grain and other important nutrients.

Breakfast
½ cup orange juice
1 cup whole grain oat cereal
1 slice whole wheat toast
1 tsp. margarine
1 cup skim milk

Lunch
2 oz. chicken breast (skinless)
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 slices whole wheat bread
½ cup cooked mixed vegetables
1 tsp. margarine
1 med. apple
4 small whole wheat crackers

Dinner
3 oz. pork chop
½ cup green beans
1 med. baked potato
1 whole wheat dinner roll
2 tsp. margarine
1 slice angel food cake with sliced peaches
1 cup skim milk

Snacks
½ cup apple juice
3 cups microwave popcorn (butter flavor)
graham crackers



 Nutrition Information 
 Calories 1960
 Fat 64g
    Saturated Fat 15g
 Cholesterol 130mg
 Sodium 2400mg
 Carbohydrates 270g
 Dietary Fiber 27g
 Protein 87g

 % Daily Value
 Vitamin A 140%
 Vitamin C 140%
 Vitamin D 90%
 Vitamin B6  120%
 Calcium 90%
 Iron 100%
 Folic Acid 100%
 Zinc 90%
 Niacin 140%
 Thiamin 140%
 Phosphorus 140%
 Riboflavin 130%

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