A diet in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancers and other chronic diseases. According to the CDC
- only about 21% of adults consume the recommended amounts of fruits a day
- about one-third of adults consume the recommended amounts of vegetables a day.
Everyone's eating plan will vary - age, gender, height, weight and current level of physical activity all determine how many calories you need daily. The Daily Food Plan is a great tool to help find out the amount of calories needed and what food groups those calories should come from.
Having a balanced diet should include foods from a variety of food groups.
A variety of food will provide a balanced diet and ensure the body receives the nutrients it needs.
