Key Quotes from “State of the Plate” “...while most individuals, including children, are aware that fruits and vegetables are good for them, not everyone is eating them. In fact, most Americans need to triple their current intake in order to meet federal recommendations for fruits and vegetables.” “...while most individuals, including children, are aware that fruits and vegetables are good for them, not everyone is eating them. In fact, most Americans need to triple their current intake in order to meet federal recommendations for fruits and vegetables.” “Based on the revised dietary guidelines, most moderately active adults and teens need 9-13 servings a day, equivalent to about 4½ - 6½ cups, depending on activity level and gender.” “Based on the revised dietary guidelines, most moderately active adults and teens need 9-13 servings a day, equivalent to about 4½ - 6½ cups, depending on activity level and gender.” “Just 1% of adults (and 2% of children) meet both their fruit and vegetable targets!” “Just 1% of adults (and 2% of children) meet both their fruit and vegetable targets!”

Bottom Line “Most moderately active adults and teens need 9-13 servings a day, equivalent to about 4½ - 6½ cups, depending on activity level and gender.” “Most moderately active adults and teens need 9-13 servings a day, equivalent to about 4½ - 6½ cups, depending on activity level and gender.” We need to be MORE active, so… We need to be MORE active, so… We need to eat MORE We need to eat MORE fruits and vegetables!