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What those nutrients mean to you

Posted in Nutrition facts by admin on the March 14th, 2007

Citrus fruits and juices are full of vitamins and minerals essential to maintaining a healthy diet. The American Cancer Society, March of Dimes and American Heart Association have recognized the important role a balanced diet including citrus fruit and juices may play in helping to reduce the risk of certain cancers, neural tube birth defects and heart disease.

NUTRITION FACTS* NUTRIENT ACTION CITRUS SOURCES % Daily Value
Vitamin C Daily Value:
60mg

  Diets low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables containing vitamins A and C may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Oranges and orange juice are excellent sources of vitamin C.

  Helps the body in the healing process, aids in iron absorption, and helps strengthens body tissues, bones, and blood vessels.

8 oz. orange juice
8 oz. grapefruit juice
1 medium orange
1/2 medium grapefruit		 100-120%
80-100%
130%**
110%**
Folic Acid Daily Value:
400mcg

  May reduces the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine.

  Helps in the production of mature red-blood cells.

8 oz. orange juice
 15%
Dietary Fiber Daily Value:
25g

  When part of a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables, fiber has been found to reduce the risk of some forms of cancer, and soluble fiber has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease; fiber also aids in digestion and elimination.

1/2 medium grapefruit1 medium orange 24%** 28%**
Potassium Daily Value:
3,500mg

  An essential mineral, potassium works to maintain fluid balance in the body, cell strength and structure, and nerve transmission.

8 oz. orange juice
 12%


*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet for moderately active adults
**FDA Nutrition Fact (61 FR at 42761)

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