我们应该吃多少蔬菜和水果_BEC初级作文

我们应该吃多少蔬菜和水果

对于一个成年人来说，每天最少吃四百克的水果和蔬菜或者每天吃五份，每份八十克的不同的水果和蔬菜。

The amount varies for children, based on activity levels and age, but a rough guide is that one portion should fit in the palm of their hand.

儿童的摄入量则多样，基于活动的强度水平和年龄大小而不同，但一个粗略的摄入指南是摄入份额与他们的手掌心大小相同。

Fruit and vegetables do not have to be eaten on their own and can be cooked in dishes such as soups, stews or pasta meals.

水果和蔬菜不必生吃，你可以做成食物后吃如汤煮，炖饭或下面条。

Can't I just munch on five carrots and be done?

我就不能只吃五根胡萝卜吗？

No. Although carrots count towards your five-a-day, to get the most benefit your five portions should include a variety of fruit and vegetables.

不行。尽管胡萝卜算在你的三份蔬菜及两份水果中，但是为了最有益于你的身体，五种水果和蔬菜应该多种多样。

This is because different fruits and vegetables contain different combinations of nutrients and vitamins.

这是因为不同的水果和蔬菜中含有的营养成分和维生素不同。

What's best to eat then?

什么是最好的吃的呢？

Almost all fruit and vegetables will count. Generally, raw vegetables and fruit will contain the most nutrients because cooking can remove some nutrients. Likewise, fresh fruit and vegetables are thought to be more nutrient dense than preserved ones. But frozen fruit and vegetables are still good, and dried fruit, such as currants, dates, sultanas and figs.