Measure Up! Fruit and Veggie Serving Sizes Identified

We all (hopefully) attempt to eat fruits and veggies in our diets daily, but have you ever wondered how much counts as a serving?  Or how many servings of each you should strive to eat each day?  Most of us don't consume enough, but the following website created by the CDC has all your answers.  The first link will tell you how many servings of fruits and veggies you need based on your age, gender and activity level.  Click on the link and then choose the underlined link at the end of the first paragraph.

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/benefits/index.html#

Now that you know how many servings of each you need, the following link will help you determine what determines a serving size.

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/what/examples.html

Happy eating!

Tomorrow, stay tuned for our Thanksgiving series "Don't Be a Turkey".