What counts as 1 serving of fruit?
A. 1/2 cup of 100% fruit juice counts as part of the fruit group. Drinking 100% fruit juice can be an easy way to boost total daily fruit servings consumption. The USDA 2005 Dietary Guidelines recommends getting most of your daily fruit servings from whole fruit. For a 2,000 calorie diet, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines recommend a daily intake of 2 cups of fruit, up to 2/3 cup from juice. Daily fruit needs will vary based on individual daily calorie needs.
