2. FRUITS: THE SWEET AND FLESHY PRODUCT OF A TREE
OR OTHER PLANT THAT CONTAINS SEED AND CAN BE EATEN
AS FOOD.
3. COMMON TYPES OF FRUITS THAT ARE
READILY AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
Apples and pears.
Citrus – oranges, grapefruits, mandarins
and limes.
Stone fruit – nectarines, apricots, peaches
and plums.
Tropical and exotic – bananas and mangoes.
Berries –
kiwifruit and passionfruit.
6. HEALTH BENEFITS OF FRUIT
• Fruit has been recognized as a good source of vitamins and minerals, and for their role
in preventing vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies. People who eat fruit as part of an
overall healthy diet generally have a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fruit are
important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, vitamin C and folate
(folic acid).