Focus on Fruits

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Focus on Fruits

• A Look MyPyramid Fruit Group Recommendations
• Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition
  Specialist
• Bridget Curley, Program Assistant

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Fantastic Fruits

• Fruits are good sources of
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Fiber
• Phytochemicals natural plant chemicals
• Enjoyable due to their sweet taste.

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MyPyramid

• Specific for your needs
• Age, gender and activity level
• Servings are in cups

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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

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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

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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

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Make Fruit More Fun!

• Allow children to pick fruit they like
• Offer fruity snacks like raisins and 100 juice
• Make sweet treats using fruit

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Daily Recommendations
For those who get less than 30 minutes of
physical activity
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Daily Recommendations
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For Additional Information

• Visit www.MyPyramid.gov to personalize your food
  pyramid plan
• Explore www.5aday.org for information on fruits
• Visit www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/food.htm for
  nutrition, food safety and health information