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How many servings of fruits and vegetables should I be eating?

A growing body of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. To get the amount that’s recommended, you may need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you currently eat every day.

Your daily fruit and vegetable needs depend on your calorie needs. Your calorie needs are determined by your age, gender and physical activity level. Check out the chart below to see how many cups of fruits and vegetables you should be eating every day.

For more information on adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet visit www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov

			Printer-Friendly PDF How many servings of fruits and vegetables should I be eating? A growing body of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. To get the amount that’s recommended, you may need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you currently eat every day. Your daily fruit and vegetable needs depend on your calorie needs. Your calorie needs are determined by your age, gender and physical activity level. Check out the chart below to see how many cups of fruits and vegetables you should be eating every day. For more information on adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet visit www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov			All printer-friendly handouts are available in PDF. Click here for FREE download of Adobe PDF Reader.