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Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.
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The Food Guide Pyramid recommends at least 5
servings of fruits and vegetables each day. A serving size is 1/2 cup, 1
small piece of fruit, or 6 ounces of juice. |
| Choose fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and fruits.
Juices and dried fruits and vegetables and
are also good choices. When choosing these plant foods, remember that more color often means
more nutrients. Therefore dark
green, red, purple, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables are loaded with
wonderful vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water. |
| Many of the vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables act as
antioxidants, which help prevent some chronic diseases such as cancer and
cardiovascular disease. |
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I don't always eat fruits and vegetables. Can't I just
take a vitamin supplement instead? |
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| Which colors of fruits and vegetables are the best ones
for me to eat? |
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My child is a picky eater. How can I get him to eat more
fruits and vegetables? |
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Here's a fun site for kids to learn more about the
benefits of eating fruits and vegetables: Dole
5-a-Day for Kids
All fruits and vegetables are best when they are in season. Here are nutrition
and season facts for fruits and vegetables.
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