6-11 Servings

• To get the fiber you need, choose several servings a day of foods made from whole grains.
  
  
• Choose most often foods that are made with little fat or sugars, like bread, english muffins, rice, and pasta.
  
  
• Go easy on the fat and sugars you add as spreads, seasonings, or toppings.
  
  
• When preparing pasta, stuffing, and sauce from packaged mixes, use only half the butter or margarine suggested; if milk or cream is called for, use low-fat milk.

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