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

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

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. 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

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 * Children 2-3 years old 4-8 years old 1 cup 1 ½ cups Girls 9-13 years old 14-18 years old 1 ½ cups Boys 9-13 years old 14-18 years old 1 ½ cups 2 cups * For those who get less than 30 minutes of physical activity

9. Daily Recommendations Women 19-30 years old 31-50 years old 51 + years old 2 cups 1 ½ cups Men 19-30 years old 31-50 years old 51 + years old 2 cups

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