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