How much fruit and vegetables should you eat every day?

The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that adult females consume 2 to 2 1/2 cups of vegetables and 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit per day. The recommended servings for adult males are 2 1/2 to 3 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit per day.

Recommended fruit servings for children between ages 2 and 18 range from 1 to 2 cups per day, while vegetable recommendations range from 1 to 3 cups per day. The recommended servings vary based on age, sex and an individual's level of physical activity. According to the USDA, the measurements are valid for both cooked and raw fruits and vegetables.