What are the serving sizes of fruits used in the USDA MYPlate model?
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Toby Smithson of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, a serving of fruit is equal to 1 cup of raw, cooked fruit; 1 cup of 100% fruit juice; or ½ cup dried fruit. The new MyPlate guide categorizes fruits into one cup servings. A small apple; a large banana; 32 grapes; a medium pear; 1 small wedge of watermelon; 8 large strawberries; ½ cup of dried fruit; or 3 plums all count as a one cup serving.
According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, a serving of fruit is equal to 1 cup of raw, cooked fruit; 1 cup of 100% fruit juice; or ½ cup dried fruit. The new MyPlate guide categorizes fruits into one cup servings. A small apple; a large... More -
Joan Salge Blake of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:
According to the USDA, a serving from the fruit group is considered:
- 1 cup of fruit
- 1 cup of 100% fruit juice, or
- ½ cup of dried fruit
Most adults should consume about 2 cups of fruit daily.
According to the USDA, a serving from the fruit group is considered: 1 cup of fruit 1 cup of 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit Most adults should consume about 2 cups of fruit daily. More
