A common question is ‘how many servings of fruits and vegetables should an adult eat each day?’ Many websites give you the mosr generic number to this question, regardless of your age, sex or activity level.
But did you know that age and activity level play a vital role in determining what your daily recommended amount should be? Most people are surprised to hear this, because it’s rarely discussed.
Read below to see if you are getting the proper amount of fruits and veggies.
Less than 30 minutes of exercise a day:
Female age 19 to 30: 2 cups fruit and 2.5 cups vegetables
Female age 31 to 50: 1.5 cups fruit and 2.5 cups vegetables
Male age 19 to 50: 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables
Female age 51+: 1.5 cups fruit and 2 cups vegetables
30 to 60 minutes exercise a day:
Female age 19 to 50: 2 cups fruit and 2.5 cups vegetables
Male age 19 to 30: 2 cups fruit and 3.5 cups vegetables
Female age 51+: 1.5 cups fruit and 2 cups vegetables
Male age 31+: 2 cups fruit and 3 cups vegetables
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