Health Tips

Colorado / My Eating Habits / My Fruit & Vegetable Intake

Congratulations on making the decision to increase your Fruit & Vegetable servings each day! That’s a big step toward improving your overall health and the health of your family. Research has shown that eating at least 5 servings of fruits & vegetables every day can lower your risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes.

Besides being packed full of nutrients, fruits & vegetables can also be quite filling. They may even ward off any empty calorie snacking that might follow! Don’t be discouraged by the recommended 5 servings a day. We have tools and resources in this section that can help you meet your goals.

To get started, please click on one of the links below. We suggest that you start with My Tips & Tools.

• My Tips & Tools
  Specific tools and tips for helping you increase the number of servings of fruits & vegetables in your diet.
• Other Resources
  Local, state-wide, and national resources.
• Monitoring My Progress
  Tools to help you keep track of your progress toward your goal.