You only need about 6 ounces of meat, poultry or fish in a day. The Food Guide Pyramid suggests at least two 2-3 ounce servings from the meat group each day. It is easy to get enough foods from the meat group because there are so many choices. Meat is a good source of protein. Almost all parts of your body are made up of protein.
Protein is very important for growing children.
Meat group foods also give you iron. Iron carries oxygen in your blood. If your kids don t get enough iron, they might feel tired and not learn as well in school. Meat can be a costly part of your food budget. If so, you can stretch your food budget and still meet your family s nutrition needs by serving smaller amounts of meat.