{"id":7077,"date":"2021-05-20T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T17:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocook.recipes\/?page_id=7077"},"modified":"2025-10-04T03:15:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T03:15:46","slug":"which-u-s-states-consume-the-most-and-least-fruits-and-vegetables-daily","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocook.recipes\/which-u-s-states-consume-the-most-and-least-fruits-and-vegetables-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"Which U.S. States Consume the Most and Least Fruits and Vegetables Daily?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you get your recommended daily fruits and vegetables? United States federal guidelines recommend that adults eat at least 1\u00bd to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables each day<\/a> as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. However, research shows<\/a> that around 90% of Americans do not reach this goal. As with most widely encompassing statistics, adults who eat the recommended fruit and vegetable intake vary by state. This infographic from How to Cook Recipes<\/a> explores how the states compare on fruit and veggie servings per day:<\/p>\n

Click to view the full-size infographic<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Here are the top five states that eat the least fruit based on the percentage of population that consumes less than one serving daily:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Oklahoma \u2014 48.4%<\/li>\n
  2. Mississippi \u2014 47.5%<\/li>\n
  3. Louisiana \u2014 47.2%<\/li>\n
  4. Arkansas \u2014 46.5%<\/li>\n
  5. Alabama \u2014 46.1%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Here are the top five states that eat the most fruit daily based on the percentage of population that consumes less than one serving daily:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Vermont \u2014 32%<\/li>\n
    2. Massachusetts \u2014 32.7%<\/li>\n
    3. Connecticut \u2014 34.1%<\/li>\n
    4. New York \u2014 34.7%<\/li>\n
    5. Maine \u2014 35.2%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Here are the top five states that eat the least vegetables based on the percentage of population that consumes less than one serving daily:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Louisiana \u2014 25.6%<\/li>\n
      2. Nevada \u2014 25.2%<\/li>\n
      3. California \u2014 23.9%<\/li>\n
      4. New Mexico \u2014 23.7%<\/li>\n
      5. Illinois \u2014 23.4%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Here are the top five states that eat the most vegetables based on the percentage of population that consumes less than one serving daily:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Maine \u2014 12.5%<\/li>\n
        2. Vermont \u2014 12.7%<\/li>\n
        3. Massachusetts \u2014 15.5%<\/li>\n
        4. New Hampshire \u2014 16%<\/li>\n
        5. Oregon \u2014 16.4%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Why Are Fruits and Vegetables Important?<\/h2>\n

          Fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of a healthy diet<\/a> because they contain vital nutrients. Variety is just as important as quantity in order to consume the proper balance of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Here are some impressive benefits of eating fruits and benefits of eating vegetables for people of all ages:<\/p>\n