Fruit and Vegetables
You need 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day
1 Portion is Equal to:
- 3 heaped tablespoons of fresh, frozen or tinned vegetables such as carrots, peas or sweetcorn
- 150ml of fruit juice
- 1 tablespoon of dried fruit
- 3 heaped tablespoons of beans and pulses
- In general, the size of a portion is the size of your fist
Most fruit and vegetables are low in fat
They are high in Vitamins, Minerals and Fibre
Use to answer question 8.1b of the Care Certificate