fruit and veggie doc-5 · 2018. 10. 2. · Apple NOT YOUR EVERYDAY APPLES (Four servings) 3 medium...
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Apples Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program A Few Reasons to Eat Apples How Much Do I Need? Recommended Daily Amount of Fruits *Visit www.mypyramid.gov to learn more. Kids, Ages 4-13 Teens and Adults, Ages 13 and up Males 1- 1 ½ cups per day 1½ - 2 cups per day Females 1 - 1 ½ cups per day 1½ - 2 cups per day • Apples are an excellent source of fiber. Fiber helps you feel full, it keeps your blood sugar level normal, and it helps your digestive system stay healthy. • Apples contain vitamin C, which support skin, immune and bone health. • Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables throughout the day will help you meet the recommended daily values of nutrients that your body needs to be healthy. • Raw apples are a great snack on the go! • The amount of fruit you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity. What is considered a cup of fruit? o 1 cup 100% fruit juice o ½ cup dried fruit o 1 cup sliced or chopped, raw or cooked apple o 1 small apple or ½ large apple Sources: www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov www.mypyramid.gov DHS
Transcript of fruit and veggie doc-5 · 2018. 10. 2. · Apple NOT YOUR EVERYDAY APPLES (Four servings) 3 medium...
Apples Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
A Few Reasons to Eat Apples
How Much Do I Need? Recommended Daily Amount of Fruits
*Visit www.mypyramid.gov to learn more.
Kids, Ages 4-13
Teens and Adults, Ages 13 and up
Males 1- 1 ½ cups per day
1½ - 2 cups per day
Females 1 - 1 ½ cups per day
1½ - 2 cups per day
• Apples are an excellent source of fiber. Fiber helps you feel full, it keeps your blood sugar level normal, and it helps your digestive system stay healthy.
• Apples contain vitamin C, which support skin, immune and bone health.
• Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables throughout the day will help you meet the recommended daily values of nutrients that your body needs to be healthy.
• Raw apples are a great snack on the go!
• The amount of fruit you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity.
What is considered a cup of fruit? o 1 cup 100% fruit juice o ½ cup dried fruit o 1 cup sliced or chopped, raw or cooked apple o 1 small apple or ½ large apple
Sources: www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov www.mypyramid.gov DHS
