How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat every day?
What the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommends as released by the U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Agriculture
5 servings
Young children 1 to 3 years
Girls 4 to 8 years
6 servings
Boys 4 to 8 years
7 servings
Girls 9 to 13 years
Women 51+ years
8 servings
Boys 9 to 13 years
Girls 14-18 years
Women 31 to 50 years
9 servings
Women 19 to 30 years
Men 51+ years
10 servings
Boys 14 to 18 years
Men 19 to 50 years
11 to 13 servings
Active boys and men 14 to 30 years
Recommendations are based on averages for each age and gender category. Actual requirements vary based on an individual's size, weight, frequency and intensity of physical activity, and other lifestyle factors
About the Author
Lori Woosley is a Wellness Coordinator. Many of her clients come to her concerned they are unable to incorporate 9-13 servings of fruits and vegetables into their diet everyday. She resolves this by introducing them to her whole-food supplement, putting an end to that concern forever.
Written by: Lori Woosley
