March is National Nutrition Month
“Eat Right,” the American Dietetic Association’s 2009 campaign theme, focuses on the importance of choosing nutrient-rich foods – those containing the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrients per calorie – over higher-calorie alternatives with little or no nutritional value.
High on the nutrient-rich list are fruit.
The association recommends 2 cups a fruit a day for all men and women 19 to 30. Women over 30 should eat 1.5 cups a day.
Facts to know about fruit
- Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. None have cholesterol.
- Fruits are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid).
- Dietary fiber from fruits, as part of an overall healthy diet, helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.
- Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fiber; fruit juices contain little or no fiber.
- Vitamin C is important for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
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