In most cases, primary food production occurs in a process called photosynthesis, which is powered by sunlight. In a few environments, primary production happens though a process called chemosynthesis, which runs on chemical energy. Together, photosynthesis and chemosynthesis fuel all life on Earth.
Eat 5 â 7 servings of meat and beans per day. This depends on the total number of calories you consume in a day. 1  If you consume 1600 â 1800 calories, eat 5 servings per day. 2  If you consume 2000 calories, eat 5 Â½ servings per day. 3  If you consume 2200 calories, eat 6 servings per day. 4  If you consume 2400 â 2600 calories, eat 6 Â½ servings per day.
All vegetables, including raw, cooked, fresh, frozen or canned, count toward your daily recommended servings. Adults should consume 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day. Nutritionists break the vegetable food group down into five subgroups based on their nutrient content.