How Much Fruit and Vegetables Do Children Need To Eat Daily

According to CDC, children these days aren’t eating enough fruit or vegetables.

– 6 in 10 children didn’t eat enough fruit in 2007-2010 while 9 in 10 children didn’t eat enough vegetables in 2007-2010.

– As children get older, they eat less fruit. About 1/3 of vegetables children ate in 2009-2010 were white potatoes, most (63%) of which were eaten as fried potatoes, such as French fries, or as chips.

So how much fruit and vegetables do children need to eat daily?

Table: These amounts are for children who get less than 30 min/day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. More active children may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs.

SOURCE USDA