​What does MyPlate say about fruits?

FOCUS ON WHOLE FRUITS​

https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits​

​What foods are in the Fruit Group?

• All fruits

  • fresh

  • frozen

  • canned

  • dried/dehydrated​

• 100% fruit juice

At least half of the recommended amount should come from whole fruit​

https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits​

• 1 cup of fruit

• ½ cup of dried fruit

• 1 cup of 100% fruit juice​

​What counts as a cup of fruit?

1. Go to the MyPlate website.

2. Go to “Resources” and click on “Tools”

3. Under “MyPlate Plan” select “Get Your Plan”

4. Click “Start” and put in ALL your information and click “Calculate food plan.”

5. Click on the number of calories suggested for you

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​How much fruit should I eat each day?

https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan​

​Why is it important to eat fruit?

• May reduce the risk of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke

• May protect against certain types of cancers

• Can help increase the amount of fiber and potassium we eat

https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits​