If you guessed that 10% of adults are eating the recommended daily serving of vegetables, and 12.3% are consuming enough fruit, you would be right. It's sobering to realize these percentages are so low even after decades of education by the government, medical professionals, grocery stores, etc.
The recommendations are based on dietary guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, which advise that adults incorporate 2 to 3 cups of vegetables and 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit into their diet each day. Eating sufficient fruits and vegetables "can help protect against some chronic conditions that are among the leading causes of mortality in the United States," the study noted.
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