Neat Fact Sheet

"Focus on Fruits"

• Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, dried, cut up, pureed, or served as 100% juice.

• Fruit servings are measured in cups. One cup of fruit generally includes:

  • 1 cup of juice

  • 1/2 cup of dried fruit

  • 1 small apple

  • 1 large banana, orange, or peach

  Fruits can be divided into 5 groups

  General	apples, apricots, avocado, banana, grapefruit, grapes, kiwi, lemons, lies, mangoes, nectarienes, oranges, peaches, pears, papaya, pineapple, plums, prunes, raisins, tangerins
  Berries	strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries
  Melons	Cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon
  Mixed fruit	Fruit cocktail
  100% juice	Orange, apple, grape, grapefruit

  Health Benefits

  Eating fruit provides health benefits--people who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. Fruits are also:

  • Rich in potassium - helps to maintain blood pressure

  • High in vitamin C - aids in tissue repair

  • High in folic acid - helps the body form red blood cells

  • Good source of fiber - aids in bowel function

  • Low in calories, fat and sodium