A recommended serving in the grain group is a half-cup of cooked pasta or rice, an ounce of cereal or a slice of bread, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The goal is to have six to 11 servings of those foods a day. A serving in the meat group is 2 to 3 ounces of beef, poultry or fish, or a half-cup of cooked beans. The aim is to have two to three servings a day for a maximum of 7 ounces. Millions of people learn first-aid, but health experts strongly advise keeping first aid skills up to date.
First aid is the initial care of someone injured or sick.
How it is applied can mean the difference between life or death, or full or partial recovery. Fire fighter and first-aid instructor Victor Johnson thought he was ready for anything. But when his son had a seizure, he froze. Johnson says a major problem is that people often take first-aid classes only after an emergency. If 911 help is on the way, turn on the porch light so the medical personnel can find the house, put the dog away, and if medication is involved, make sure it's available for the medical experts when they arrive.