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Fruits
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Fruits and 100% fruit juices provide Vitamin A and C and potassium. They are also low in fat and sodium.
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Selection tips:
- Eat fresh fruits and 100 % fruit juices and avoid canned fruit in heavy syrups and sweetened fruit juices.
- Eat whole fruits.
- Eat citrus fruits, melons, and berries, which are high in Vitamin C.
examples:
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Servings
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Grams of Fat
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| Whole fruit |
1 |
Trace |
| Fruit, raw or canned, 1/2 cup |
1 |
Trace |
| Fruit juice, unsweetened, 3/4 cup |
1 |
Trace |
| Avocado, 1/4 whole |
1 |
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