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Core Message   Protect Your Health. Prevent Disease. English Summary Sheet Spanish Summary Sheet Fact Sheet for Adults Fact Sheet for Adolescents Go To Next Core Message >   Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of many chronic diseases, aids in weight management, and provides individuals with a variety of  important nutrients.  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide recommends eating 2 to 6 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables per day depending on age, sex, and activity level. Unfortunately, fewer than 1 in 10 Americans consume the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. Click on the resources below to learn more about fruit and vegetable consumption. How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need? Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Centennial Mall Garden Market (Lincoln, NE) ChooseMyPlate.gov Can eating fruits and vegetables help people to manage their weight? State Indicator Report Card on F&V (2009) Nebraska PowerPoint Nebraska Action Guide For more information, contact the NAFH staff at (402) 471-2101. Documents in PDF format require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded for free from Adobe Systems, Inc.