> With all the talk about everyone should get 5 to 9 servings of veggies
and
> fruits, what exactly is a serving.
>
> For example what is their definition of 1 serving of fruit like peach or
> melon etc.
> Or what is a serving of green beans or greens or lettuce.
>
> Also, does a glass of orange juice count as 1 or 2 servings of fruit.
>
> Craig

A portion is (according to BBC nutrition website):

One piece of medium-sized fruit - e.g., an apple, peach, banana or orange.
One slice of large fruit, such as melon, mango or pineapple.
A few handfuls of grapes, cherries or berry fruits.
A small handful of dried fruit.
A glass (roughly 100ml) of fruit or vegetable juice.
A small tin (roughly 200g) of fruit.
A side salad.
A serving (roughly 100g) of vegetables - e.g. frozen or mushy peas, boiled
carrots or stir-fried broccoli.
The vegetables served in a portion of vegetable curry, lasagne, stir fry or
casserole.