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Fruit Pop Quiz

Pass around a bottle of cranberry apple juice drink and ask them if it could count as a fruit serving. The answer is no - if you look at the Nutrition Facts label you will see that it only contains 10% juice (this may sometimes vary by brand).

Hold up a banana, apple or orange and ask how many cups of fruit it counts towards. The answer is one and the winner gets to keep the banana!Have someone count how many grapes are in a cup - the answer is about 16.For more information, individuals should visit online at choosemyplate.gov.