FOOD FOR thought; Rhiannon Harris is a nutritionist at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.(Features)

From: South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales) | Date: February 28, 2008 | Copyright information

Q: I have been reading a lot about eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. But can you tell me what makes up a portion?

A: Fruit and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals. For an adult a portion is 80g. Unfortunately, ...

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