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Whole fruit is better than juice because of the fiber it contains.
Eating fruits and vegetables can supply enough vitamin A and C, as well as other essential nutrients. Five fruits and vegetables a day is the U.S.D.A.'s recommendation for everyone. Fats are necessary, but not too many. Fish is especially good because it contains high-quality protein and valuable fatty acids. The second level of the 70-plus food pyramid contains the foods that provide fiber, which is important to ward off constipation, diverticulosis and diverticulitis.