Overview
Fruits and Vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Having enough vitamins and minerals lead to a healthier lifestyle with the absence of disease. Having an adequate amount of fruits and vegetables also allows for healthy gut bacteria to prevent constipation and other digestive issues. These modules are intended to educate and increase an individual's fruit and vegetable intake.
Guidelines to Fruits and Vegetables
The Nutritional Guidelines for Americans states that the average adult should be getting 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables, as part of a healthy eating pattern. Depending on the age, sex, height, weight and level of physical activity of the individual, it might look different.
Fruit Intake
Vegetable Intake
Links to Additional Resources
- MyPlate
- MyPlate is an online nutritional guide to help individuals figure out their own balanced meals.
- Fruit/ Vegetable/ Fiber Self-Administered Screener
- Set screener allows an individual to figure out if they are eating enough fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of chronic disease.
- S.N.A.P
- S.N.A.P. provides nutritional benefits to supplement the food budget of families so they are able to purchase healthy foods.
- Strategies to Improve Fruit and Vegetabale Intake