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Food and Nutrition Management1Modern apple that is a cross
between the Lady William Apple and a Golden Delicious AppleHas a
sweet to tart taste with a firm and juicy fleshHas a creamy white
flesh that is crisp and highly resistant to browning when sliced
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APPLES Did You know?Apples are a member of the rose
family.Archeologists have found evidence that humans have been
enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C.Apple trees don't bear
their first fruit until they are four or five years old.Apple
varieties range in size from a little larger than a cherry to as
large as a grapefruit. The average U.S. consumer eats an estimated
45 pounds of apples a year.
Health benefits of Apples Contain pectin, which helps the
digestive processHave many vitamins and minerals that have been
shown to strengthen the blood Contain many complex carbohydrates,
which provide a sustained energy boostHave the ability to help
prevent different types of cancer
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