Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Student Book

46 THE FIVE-A-DAY CAMPAIGN What counts as a portion? FIVE- A -DAY 1 tablespoon raisins 1 handful grapes 2 broccoli florets 1 medium pear 3 whole dried apricots 3 heaped tablespoons peas 1 medium glass orange juice 7 strawberries 1 medium orange 3 tablespoons cooked kidney beans Evidence shows that there are significant health benefits to consuming five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables every day. The World Health Organisation recommends eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious health problems. CORE KNOWLEDGE