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EXAMPLES OF 1 CUP

Small apple Large banana 1 medium grapefruit

1 small apple

1 large banana

1 medium grapefruit

1 large orange 1 medium pear watermelon wedge

1 large orange

1 medium pear

1 small wedge watermelon

2 large plums 8 strawberries 1 large bell pepper

2 large or 3 medium plums

8 large strawberries

1 large bell pepper

1 medium potato 2 large stalks of celery 1 cup cooked greens or 2 cups raw (spinach, collards, mustard greens, turnip greens)

1 medium potato

2 large stalks of celery

1 cup cooked greens or 2 cups raw (spinach, collards, mustard greens, turnip greens)

12 baby carrots 1 large sweet potato 1 large ear of corn

12 baby carrots
(or 2 medium carrots)

1 large sweet potato

1 large ear of corn


EXAMPLES OF 1/2 CUP

Applesauce 16 grapes 1 medium cantaloupe wedge

1 snack container of applesauce (4oz)

16 grapes

1 medium cantaloupe wedge

1/2 medium grapefruit 4 large strawberries 5 broccoli florets

1/2 medium grapefruit

4 large strawberries

5 broccoli florets

6 baby carrots Large plum 1 small box (1/4 cup) of raisins

6 baby carrots

1 large plum

1 small box (1/4 cup) of raisins


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