Why are fruits and veggies so important, and are you eating enough?

Why are fruits and veggies so important, and are you eating enough?

We’ve all heard that eating fruits and vegetables is important, but what benefits do they actually provide? And are you eating enough of each every day?

See what benefits fruits and vegetables provide.

See how many fruits and vegetables to aim for every day.

The information on Eating Well As You Get Older was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by theNational Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH.