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What foods are in the fruit group?
Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the fruit group. Fruits
may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed.
Some commonly eaten fruits are:
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Apples
Apricots
Avocado
Bananas
Berries:
strawberries
blueberries
raspberries
cherries
Grapefruit
Grapes
Kiwi fruit
Lemons
Limes
Mangoes
Melons:
cantaloupe
honeydew
watermelon
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Mixed fruits:
fruit cocktail
Nectarines
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Papaya
Pineapple
Plums
Prunes
Raisins
Tangerines
100% Fruit juice:
orange
apple
grape
grapefruit
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Dietary Guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005, gives science-based advice
on food and physical activity choices for health. The Dietary Guidelines describe
a healthy diet as one that " Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and
fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; " Includes lean meats, poultry,
fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and " Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol,
salt (sodium), and added sugars. The recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines
and in MyPyramid are for the general public over 2 years of age. MyPyramid is
not a therapeutic diet for any specific health condition. Individuals with a
chronic health condition should consult with a health care provider to determine
what dietary pattern is appropriate for them.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - www.mypyramid.gov
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