Instructions: The average amount of fruit and vegetables is about five servings per day, including French fries, potato chips, even fruit-flavored candy, even though studies show people know fruits and vegetables help prevent diseases such as stroke and cancer, and lower the risk of heart disease.

Whats a serving?

1 medium-size fruit

3/4 cup (6 ounces) of 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice

1/2 cup cooked or canned vegetables or fruit

1 cup of raw leafy vegetables

1/2 cup cooked dry peas or beans

1/4 cup dried fruit

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