Vitamin ANight vision
Smooth skin
Keeps lining of the mouth, throat, nose and digestive tract resistant to infection
Promotes growth
How much should you be eating from the Fruit Group?
CALORIES PER DAY CUPS PER DAY
1600 1½
1800 1½
2000 2
2200 2
2400 2
What is a serving of fruit?
•½ cup diced fruit, canned or raw
•1 medium whole fruit (such as an apple or an orange)
•¼ cup dried fruit (such as raisins)
•¾ cup 100% fruit juice
Careful Shopping• Take advantage of specials
• Compare prices
• Compare packaging
• Buy appropriate quantity
• Buy the quality of productappropriate to your purpose
Careful Shopping
Buy fresh fruit in season
• Grow a fruit tree
• Can, freeze or dry extra fruit
• If appropriate, utilize farmers market coupons
Careful Storage
• Store whole
• Do not wash before storing
• Refrigerate once ripe
• Store bananas andunripe fruits at room temperature
Careful Preparation
• Wash just before use
• Do not soak
• When possible, leave unpeeled
• Chop into larger pieces
Focus on Fruits:
Fruits are an important part of your daily diet:
Low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium
High in vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytochemicals, flavor, color and texture
Questions
Reference: United States Department of Agriculture 2010 Dietary Guidelines,
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov, September, 2012
Graphics: Microsoft Word, United States Department of Agriculture
Jackie Walters, MBA, RD, LDExtension Specialist for Nutrition Education Programs
November 2012
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