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Focus on Fruits: MyPyramid Fruit Group Recommendations

Discover the benefits of fruits - vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals. Learn how to incorporate fruits into your meals and snacks for a healthy lifestyle. Personalize your food pyramid plan using MyPyramid and find more information about fruits on 5aday.org and ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/food.htm.

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Focus on Fruits: MyPyramid Fruit Group Recommendations

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  1. Focus on Fruits A Look MyPyramid Fruit Group Recommendations Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist Bridget Curley, Program Assistant

  2. Fruits are good sources of: Vitamins Minerals Fiber Phytochemicals – natural “plant chemicals” Enjoyable due to their sweet taste. Fantastic Fruits

  3. MyPyramid • Specific for your needs • Age, gender and activity level • “Servings” are in cups

  4. Buy Fruits that are Easy and Convenient • Keep fruit in easy reach • Buy in season • Keep a supply on hand • Try pre-cut and ready-to-eat packages

  5. Dried fruits are easy to store and carry Grab whole fruit for on-the-go Keep healthy fruit snacks at your desk Try cool treats like frozen 100% juice bars Have Fruits Available for Quick Snacks

  6. Add More Fruit to Meals • Breakfast • Top cereal with fruit • Drink 100% fruit juice • Lunch • Choose fruit options at restaurants • Pack fruit in lunch • Dinner • Add fruit to salads or dishes

  7. Make Fruit More Fun! • Allow children to pick fruit they like • Offer fruity snacks like raisins and 100% juice • Make sweet treats using fruit

  8. Daily Recommendations* * For those who get less than 30 minutes of physical activity

  9. Daily Recommendations

  10. For Additional Information • Visit www.MyPyramid.gov to personalize your food pyramid plan • Explore www.5aday.org for information on fruits • Visit www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/food.htm for nutrition, food safety and health information

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