What fruit exchange does juice equal?
Serving sizes vary somewhat from region to region. In the European Union 200 ml (about 6.8 ounces) juice is considered a serving, while the US FDA considers 120 ml (4 ounces) to be a serving. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommend that people who require 2,000 kcal a day eat about two cups of fruit daily. While the Guidelines recommend that a majority of recommended fruit servings come from whole fruit, a half cup serving of 100% fruit juice is considered the equivalent of a half cup serving of whole fruit. The World Health Organization recommends 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day, out of which the majority should come from fresh produce. Juice can be a portion of the daily servings.
