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What is the daily recommended serving of vegetables and fruit

health advisory Diet Diet 2007-11-11 21:04:34

Can you please not say serving, because I don't know how much a serving is.

Answer:

Kelsey, I'm going to have to say "servings" but I'll try to help you know how much a serving is.

First, the USDA Food Pyramid recommends 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

A "serving" is:

- one medium sized fruit (say, an apple, banana, pear, etc.)

- 1/2 cup raw, cooked or frozen food (about the amount that would fit in the palm of your hand)

- 3/4 cup 100% fruit or vegetable juice

- 1/2 cup cooked, canned or frozen legumes (beans)

- 1 cup leafy greens/vegetables (about a handful)

- 1/4 cup dried fruit (again, around a small handful)

Best of luck!


5 of each
5 a day

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