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Health Bites: Fruits and Vegetables

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Why do you need fruits and veggies?

Besides tasting great, they... vegetables

make a healthy snack, are easy to prepare, are rich in vitamins and fiber, and can help prevent diseases, such as heart disease and cancer!

 

How much do you need?

You should eat at least five servings every day. Does that seem like a lot? Maybe not. Look below to see what a serving size is...

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One Medium Fruit
1/2 Cup of Cut-up Fruit
3/4 Cup of Juice

 

 

 

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1/2 Cup Cooked or Raw Veggies
1/2 Cup Beans
1 Cup Raw Leafy Vegetables

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Contact us at
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Food Programs
109 Governor Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 1-888-942-3663

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Last Updated: 02-12-2010

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