Eat More Vegetables and Fruit

Dive into the first Healthy Habits challenge: add at least 3 servings of vegetables and fruit to your daily diet. Find recipes, nutrition tips, and coaching advice to help reach your goals.

Fruits and Vegetables: How Much Is a Serving?

We teach you how to determine serving sizes of fruits and vegetables to help you reach your recommended daily amount.

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Recommended Amount of Fruits and Vegegtables

How Much Is a Serving?

Take a look at the photo to the left: This is the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables most people should eat daily. The USDA's Dietary Guidelines recommend adults eat anywhere from 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day depending on age, gender, physical activity, and overall health. So, what is a serving? Click through the following slides for a guide to determine serving sizes of common fruits and vegetables.


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