Eating Healthy / Question
Published: May 7, 2002
Dear TeenHealthFX,
How much fruits and veggies does an average teenager need each day?
Signed: How Many Fruits & Veggies?
Dear How Many Fruits & Veggies?,
FX is glad to see you are concerned about what you are eating.
The simple answer is 3 - 5 servings of vegetables and 2 - 4 servings of fruit. FX recommends that teenagers go toward the higher number of servings for both fruits and vegetables.
TeenHealthFX has answered several questions on the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise. Please feel free to do a search of our website.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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