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Children generally need one to one and a half cups of fruit a day. Adults generally need about two cups of fruit a day. More information about what different ages need and about what counts as a cup of fruit can be found at www.choosemyplate.gov.
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∙ 6y agoOn average, women and men until 50 years old are recommended to get 2 1/2 cups and 3 cups of vegetables per day, respectively. Adults over the age of 50 should reduce their daily intake by 1/2 cup.
However, leaving exact amounts aside, you should get a balanced diet of mostly vegetables, legumes and whole-grain foods, with smaller amounts of fish, fruits, meats, dairy and eggs.More information
- Doctors and dieticians recommend losing weight gradually.
- The most important thing is avoiding junk foods and sweetened drinks such as soda. Try to avoid refined flour and pasta, processed foods, fried foods, and fatty cuts of meat. Cut down on added sugar and added salt. Even for people who are not trying to lose weight, it is recommended to have no more than about 6 teaspoons of sugar per day (and many processed foods contain sugar, corn syrup or the like).
- Eat 3 not-large-portioned meals per day; do not skip breakfast; and avoid sugary snacks. If you want a snack, try (for example) an apple or a handful of unsalted nuts. .
- Don't concentrate on specific foods so much as on a balanced, healthy diet plus exercise. Healthy nutrition means eating what your body needs, while ingesting as few harmful things as possible. It has also been described as getting enough of each of the major food categories, in healthy forms (grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, etc.; plus plenty of water).
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Disclaimer: Sensible diet plans such as the one above may be good for most people, but there are exceptions. Some people with complications such as glandular or other disorders, may find the above plan to be insufficient. If one keeps gaining weight despite eating healthily, professional advice may be needed.
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∙ 6y agoOn average, women and men until 50 years old are recommended to get 2 1/2 cups and 3 cups of vegetables per day, respectively. Adults over the age of 50 should reduce their daily intake by 1/2 cup.
- The main thing is avoiding junk foods and sweetened drinks such as soda. Try to avoid refined flour and pasta, processed foods, fried foods, and fatty cuts of meat. Cut down on added sugar and added salt. Many processed foods are loaded with sugar and/or salt.
- Eat 3 not-large-portioned meals per day; do not skip breakfast; and avoid sugary snacks. If you need a snack, try (for example) an apple or a handful of unsalted nuts.
- An example of a healthy starting point could be a menu of whole-grain foods and bread, a good amount of vegetables, legumes, some fruits and nuts, fish, lean meats in not-large amounts, and some dairy. This may need adjusting according to one's lifestyle, age, health, weight and other factors at the outset; and also later, as one sees what works for him/her in particular.
- Doctors and dieticians recommend losing weight gradually, allowing a whole month for every 4 to 8 pounds you want to lose.
- In addition to the diet described above, try to get plenty of moderate aerobic exercise. You can do sit-ups, pushups, dumbbell-lifting, jumping-jacks, and many other basic exercises at home. Walk as much as possible. Bicycling and swimming are good too. Even for people who are not trying to lose weight, being active helps your digestion, your circulation, and other body processes, and will help improve your mood.
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∙ 15y agoYou are recommended to eat 5 portions of fruits and veggies a day to keep your body healthy!
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∙ 11y ago3-5 servings of vegetables and fruits everyday here's an example you eat 1 veggie And 2 fruits equals 3 servings kay Kay? Cu later
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∙ 14y agoyou need 100% of vegetables in your body.
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∙ 14y ago5 this can include fruit as well.
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What fruit most protect you from cancer?
Any kind, its recommend eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day
How many servings of vegetables is an onion?
Onions are a vegetable, so really a serving of onions is a serving of vegetables. Granted, eating a serving of onions would be a little difficult, but adding onions to other vegetables works great and simply adds veges to your daily goal.
You are told to eat 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day How much is a serving?
You're supposed to have 6 servings of fruit a day. If you have 1 cup of a smoothie with any amount of fruit and any fruit then that can count as 1 serving. So if you have 6 cups of smoothies then that would be 6 servings of fruit. So 6 cups of smoothies counts as your daily value. If you have any more questions about fruit and how much you should have please go to this website:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/337945/fitting_in_five_servings_of_fruits.html?cat=227-8 servings of veggies
What is a good diet for preteens?
8 servings of fruit a day 8servings of milk a day 8servings of vegetables a day do this and you wont have any problems like i do
How much fruit do you need to eat every day?
The serving of fruit to meet the dietary guidelines varies by age. A child between the ages of 2 yrs. â?? 6 yrs. needs about 2 servings of fruit per day. Older children and teen girls need about 3 servings of fruit and teen boys need about 4 servings of fruit per day.
How much meat do i need?
You don't need any. It's the protein that you need. You can get all the protein you need from vegetables, whole grains, and especially legumes.
Why should grain be the greatest number of servings?
On some pyramids grain is NOT the one you should have the most servings of. Green vegetables and fruit is. Also when they say grain, they refer to whole grains, you don't need any refined grains or rice in your diet. Grain though very nurtious (if it is whole grain), is very starchy. Which is good in moderation, but it's best you be eating more leafy greens and fruits. Though fruits are too, very starchy.
Are there any high fat vegetables?
no there is not any high fat in vegetables
How many servings of oils do you need a day?
Most foods contain at least some fat. Eat plenty of fresh whole foods, including vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, and include a source of healthy fat at each meal, such as flax seeds, nuts, olives, or avocado. There is no need to specifically add refined oils to any meal.
How do you know if you have a vitamin deficency?
That would require laboratory testing. Take a good multivitamin with your evening meal and that should handle any deficiencies that are easily treated, assuming that you are getting an otherwise well-balanced diet. Always take vitamins with food, preferably a full meal, and ask a doctor, not someone in a vitamin store. They are not experts, and they need to sell vitamins.
How many servings of oils should you have a day?
Fats, oils, and sweets- use sparinglyMilk, yogurt, and cheese- 2-3 servingsMeat, poultry, fish, dry, beans, eggs, and, nuts- 2-3 servingsVegtables- 3-5 servingsFruit- 2-4 servingsBread, cereal, Rice, and pasta- 6-11 servings
How do vegetables get to your plate?
Any vegetable (roots or greens) need to be prepared and then either cooked, or used in a salad. Vegetables come from farms where they are collected and stored. They are shipped to supermarkets where they are sold. The meal is prepared, then voila! The vegetables on your plate.
