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Fruits and Vegetables: Eat 5 to 9 A Day for Better Health

For Men
Why men?
Why fruits and vegetables are so important for your health
What's a serving?
What 9 A Day looks like
Tips on scoring high
What kind of man are you?
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9 A Day
Men Shoot for 9
Men's Health Quiz
Find out what kind of man you are by taking our short quiz.
Clyde "The Glide" Drexler
The former NBA and NCAA star has joined NCI to help spread the word. Read what "The Glide" has to say.
Black men are at high risk for many serious diet-related diseases
Learn why fruits and vegetables are so important for black men's health.
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Why men?
Men need more fruits and vegetables, but eat less. Click here for more about what men know and do when it comes to eating 9 A Day.
Why fruits and vegetables are important for your health
Mom was right. Fruits and vegetables are good for you. Click here for the scoop.
What's a serving?

It's in your hand. See how small one serving is.
What 9 A Day looks like

Eating 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is a lot easier than you think. Check out just how little it is and get started today.
Tips on scoring high
Easy tips to help you eat 9 A Day.

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