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The USDA Food Guide Pyramid recommends 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. And getting 5 to 9 servings is easier than you may think.

A serving size is:

• One medium-size fruit
• 1/2 cup raw, cooked, frozen or canned fruits (in 100% juice) or vegetables
• 3/4 cup (6 oz.) 100% fruit or vegetable juice
• 1/2 cup cooked, canned or frozen legumes (beans and peas)
• 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables
• 1/4 cup dried fruit

Wondering how many servings you really need each day?

Children (2-6 yrs.), women, and others who typically need about 1,600 calories to reach or maintain a healthy weight:
5 servings – 2 fruits, 3 vegetables

Older children, teen girls, active women, and most men who typically need about 2,200 calories to reach or maintain a healthy weight:
7 servings – 3 fruits, 4 vegetables

Teen boys and active men, who typically need about 2,800 calories to reach or maintain a healthy weight:
9 servings – 4 fruits, 5 vegetables

For more information on the USDA Food Pyramid, click here to visit the USDA website.