Staggering Statistic: Are You Missing a Piece of the Food Pyramid?
Publish Date: August 14, 2015
Last Update: January 23, 2026
According to recent data, we’re basically ignoring an entire section of the food pyramid.
Only 13 percent of Americans eat enough fruit each day to meet the government’s daily recommendations. Even fewer people—8.9 percent—eat enough vegetables each day.
Trying to sneak more nutritious produce into your diet? Consider supplementing your fresh fruits and vegetables with greens powders or squeezable fruit packs.
