The amount of fruits and veggies you need to eat for optimum health depends on your age, sex and physical activity level. The recommended amounts for those getting a moderate level of activity are shown below.
Fruit Daily Recommendation |
Children |
- 2-3 years old
- 4-8 years old
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Girls |
- 9-13 years old
- 14-18 years old
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- 1 to 1 1/2 cups
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups
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Boys |
- 9-13 years old
- 14-18 years old
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Women |
- 19-30 years old
- 31-50 years old
- 51+ years old
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- 2 cups
- 1 to 1/2 cups
- 1 1/2 cups
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Men |
- 19-30 years old
- 31-50 years old
- 51+ years old
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Vegetable Daily Recommendation |
Children |
- 2-3 years old
- 4-8 years old
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Girls |
- 9-13 years old
- 14-18 years old
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Boys |
- 9-13 years old
- 14-18 years old
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Women |
- 19-30 years old
- 31-50 years old
- 51+ years old
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- 2 1/2 cups
- 2 1/2 cups
- 2 cups
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Men |
- 19-30 years old
- 31-50 years old
- 51+ years old
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