F is for Fruit

Welcome to day 6 of the Blogging A-Z April Challenge, 2013!  Each day in April (except Sundays) I will be posting here, and the posts will be in alphabetical order!  This blog is all about my journey to weight loss / good health & fitness. 

For some shameless self-promotion, I have 2 other blogs in the challenge, too.  Check them out!

Maple Grove Cemetery - Halloween related, but don't worry - no gore.  

Random Ramblings - lives up to its name.  Totally random.

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Fruit - according to the USDA's ChooseMyPlate.org, you're supposed to make half of your plate fruits & veggies.  That's nice.  How much should that be??



How much fruit is needed daily?

The amount of fruit you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity. Recommended daily amounts are shown in the chart. 

Recommended amounts are shown in the table below. 

Daily recommendation*
Children		2-3 years old		1 cup**
		4-8 years old		1 to 1 ½ cups**
Girls		9-13 years old		1 ½ cups**
		14-18 years old		1 ½ cups**
Boys		9-13 years old		1 ½ cups**
		14-18 years old		2 cups**
Women		19-30 years old		2 cups**
		31-50 years old		1 ½ cups**
		51+ years old		1 ½ cups**
Men		19-30 years old		2 cups**
		31-50 years old		2 cups**
		51+ years old		2 cups**

*These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs. 
** Click here to see what counts as a cup of fruit. 

Key Consumer Message: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

And besides.....fruit tastes good!

banana

 apple

 fruit cocktail

mango

grapes

 orange

 grapefruit

 peach

 plum

strawberries

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