Getting an “A” on the F&V Report Card
Well, the results are in…we’re still not eating enough fruits and veggies in this country. “Enough” is a level defined by the government, and tracked by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The national goal is getting 75 percent of the population to eat fruit two or more times a day and 50 percent to eat vegetables three or more times per day by 2010.
Despite the fact that Americans seem to understand the health benefits of eating fruits and veggies, we are WAY below those percentages. It’s hard — other food choices are faster, cheaper and more accessible. The HealthDay report of this recent report card notes that experts are concerned about the health and disease impact of these food choices. And for good reason. I’m glad to see the concern.
Of course, we should all try to eat fresh fruits and veggies every day. But we can also ensure we’re getting a baseline of carotenoids and flavonoids (the phytonutrients that give fruits and veggies their color) through daily supplementation. That is an easy, convenient way to be sure we’re getting an “A” on the F&V report card 
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