Recommended Cups of Fruits and Vegetables for Adults
How many cups of fruits and vegetables do you need? It depends on your gender, age, and physical activity level. For more information, visit www.mypyramid.gov.
When you think about your physical activity level, keep in mind that physical activity is moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity (such as brisk walking, jogging, bicycling, aerobics, or yard work) that you do in addition to your normal daily routine.
| Daily Physical Activity | Age | Fruits | Vegetables | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| less than 30 minutes | 19–25 | 2 cups | 2½ cups | 4½ cups |
| 26–50 | 1½ cups | 2½ cups | 4 cups | |
| 51+ | 1½ cups | 2 cups | 3½ cups | |
| 30 to 60 minutes | 19–25 | 2 cups | 3 cups | 5 cups |
| 26–50 | 2 cups | 2½ cups | 4½ cups | |
| 51+ | 1½ cups | 2½ cups | 4 cups | |
| more than 60 minutes | 19–60 | 2 cups | 3 cups | 5 cups |
| 61+ | 2 cups | 2½ cups | 4½ cups |
| Daily Physical Activity | Age | Fruits | Vegetables | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| less than 30 minutes | 19–20 | 2 cups | 3½ cups | 5½ cups |
| 21–60 | 2 cups | 3 cups | 5 cups | |
| 61+ | 2 cups | 2½ cups | 4½ cups | |
| 30 to 60 minutes | 19–25 | 2½ cups | 3½ cups | 6 cups |
| 26–45 | 2 cups | 3½ cups | 5½ cups | |
| 46+ | 2 cups | 3 cups | 5 cups | |
| more than 60 minutes | 19–35 | 2½ cups | 4 cups | 6½ cups |
| 36–55 | 2½ cups | 3½ cups | 6 cups | |
| 56–75 | 2 cups | 3½ cups | 5½ cups | |
| 76+ | 2 cups | 3 cups | 5 cups |