How many fruits and vegetables should I eat? I thought it was five a day but now I hear that’s not enough.

Good news! The USDA MyPyramid, introduced in 2005, gives you a "personal pyramid" that advises how much to eat daily from each of the five food groups. Your pyramid is based on your recommended calorie intake, which depends on your age, gender, height, weight and physical activity level. For many adults, the recommendation is about 2½ to 3 cups of vegetables and 1½ to 2 cups of fruit each day.

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