How many servings does each meal serve?
Each Modern Menus meal suggestion is apportioned for a family of 4, unless otherwise noted. <> What is a “balanced and nutritious meal”? Our “balanced and nutritious meals” means that an average, healthy adult or child would get a well-rounded meal that includes a complex carbohydrate, lean protein, and some healthy fat, as well as a variety of vitamins and minerals necessary for life. Salt, added sugars, and saturated and trans fats are kept to a minimum. The foods do not include processed ingredients but rather those that are as fresh as possible. Bottom line: We aim to provide the fuel (energy or calories) and nutrients to maintain a healthy weight and also feel good – without having to rely on supplements. However, no ONE meal provides all the nutrients a person would need in a day. But if a person eats like this all of the time (following the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid and the Dietary Guidelines) (and this assumes not having a particular medical condition), with the
