Put as simply as possible, it advocated eating from all food groups every day -- two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of vegetables a day, including veggies both dark green (kale, broccoli) and orange (carrots, squash), starches (potatoes, corn), and "other" (artichokes, green beans).

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Breakfast would have the option of offering half cups of fruit or vegetables.

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The starting line in Staten Island is equipped with 93, 600 bottles of water, more than 30, 000 power bars and fruit smoothies, and 45, 000 cups of coffee.

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But be warned: With a total of 10 eggs, five-and-a-half sticks of butter, almost two cups of bourbon, and a generous helping of candied fruit, Lane Cake is not for the faint of heart.

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