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The fruits kids actually eat

Published 2:34 PM EDT, Mon September 21, 2015
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Apples are the go-to fruit among youth ages 2 to 19, according to a study published in Pediatrics. Apples account for 18.9% of fruit intake among that age group.
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Apples are the go-to fruit among youth ages 2 to 19, according to a study published in Pediatrics. Apples account for 18.9% of fruit intake among that age group.
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Citrus juices account for 14.3% of young people's fruit intake, researchers said.<br />
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Citrus juices account for 14.3% of young people's fruit intake, researchers said.
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Apple juice accounts for 10.3% of fruit intake among people ages 2 to 19.
Apple juice —
Apple juice accounts for 10.3% of fruit intake among people ages 2 to 19.
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Other fruits juices, such as grape juice, account for 9% of youth fruit intake.
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Other fruits juices, such as grape juice, account for 9% of youth fruit intake.
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Bananas account for 6.8% of fruit intake among ages 2 to 19. They're more common among young children -- they make up 9% of fruit intake for kids ages 2 to 5.
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Bananas account for 6.8% of fruit intake among ages 2 to 19. They're more common among young children -- they make up 9% of fruit intake for kids ages 2 to 5.
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Melons such as cantaloupe account for 6% of youth fruit intake.
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Melons such as cantaloupe account for 6% of youth fruit intake.
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Fruit salad accounts for 5.5% of youth fruit intake.
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Fruit salad accounts for 5.5% of youth fruit intake.
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Citrus fruits, such as oranges, account for 4.6% of youth fruit intake.
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Citrus fruits, such as oranges, account for 4.6% of youth fruit intake.
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Berries make up 4.3% of young people's fruit intake.
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Berries make up 4.3% of young people's fruit intake.
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Peaches and nectarines account for 3.5% of children's fruit intake.
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Peaches and nectarines account for 3.5% of children's fruit intake.
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Grapes account for 2.8% of kids' fruit intake, according to a recent study.
Grapes —
Grapes account for 2.8% of kids' fruit intake, according to a recent study.
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Dried fruit accounts for .6% of children's fruit intake, the study said.
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Dried fruit accounts for .6% of children's fruit intake, the study said.
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