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| | "9 A Day" for Better Health for Men |
 | | For a man, eating nine servings a day of plant foods may reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and macular degeneration. Fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. |
 | | Only 4 percent of men say they eat the 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day recommended as part of an active lifestyle. |
 | | Men are significantly less likely than women to recognize the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, such as their role in reducing the risk of many cancers, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. |
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