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The
USDA Food Guide Pyramid recommends 5-9 servings of fruits and
vegetables every day. And getting 5 to 9 servings is easier
than you may think.
A
serving size is:
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One
medium-size fruit
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1/2
cup raw, cooked, frozen or canned fruits (in 100% juice)
or vegetables
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3/4
cup (6 oz.) 100% fruit or vegetable juice
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1/2
cup cooked, canned or frozen legumes (beans and peas)
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1
cup raw, leafy vegetables
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1/4
cup dried fruit
Wondering
how many servings you really need each day?
Children
(2-6 yrs.), women, and others who typically need about 1,600
calories to reach or maintain a healthy weight:
5
servings = 2 fruits, 3 vegetables
Older
children, teen girls, active women, and most men who typically
need about 2,200 calories to reach or maintain a healthy
weight:
7
servings = 3 fruits, 4 vegetables
Teen
boys and active men, who typically need about 2,800 calories
to reach or maintain a healthy weight:
9
servings = 4 fruits, 5 vegetables
If you need 2,000 calories
a day to maintain your weight and health, aim for at least
seven servings (3 1/2 cups) a day. If
you can't, supplement your diet with Healthy Fruit Chews. |