Focus on Fruits A Look MyPyramid Fruit Group Recommendations Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist Bridget Curley, Program Assistant
Fantastic Fruits ▲ Fruits are good sources of: ▲ Vitamins ▲ Minerals ▲ Fiber ▲ Phytochemicals – natural “plant chemicals” ▲ Enjoyable due to their sweet taste.
MyPyramid ▲ Specific for your needs ▲ Age, gender and activity level ▲ “Servings” are in cups
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
Have Fruits Available for Quick Snacks ▲ 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
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
Make Fruit More Fun! ▲ Allow children to pick fruit they like ▲ Offer fruity snacks like raisins and 100% juice ▲ Make sweet treats using fruit
Daily Recommendations * Children 2-3 years old 4-8 years old 1 cup 1 ½ cups Girls 9-13 years old years old 1 ½ cups Boys 9-13 years old years old 1 ½ cups 2 cups * For those who get less than 30 minutes of physical activity
Daily Recommendations Women years old years old 51 + years old 2 cups 1 ½ cups Men years old years old 51 + years old 2 cups
For Additional Information Visit to personalize your food pyramid planwww.MyPyramid.gov Explore for information on fruitswww.5aday.org Visit for nutrition, food safety and health informationwww.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/food.htm