Is the 5 A Day Program consistent with the Food Pyramid and US Dietary Guidelines?
Yes, the 5 A Day Program is based on the same recommendations used in the USDA/DHHS Food Guide Pyramid and USDA/DHHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Both recommend that Americans eat between 2–4 servings of fruit and 3–5 servings of vegetables a day. These recommendations emphasize eating a variety of different colored fruits and vegetables daily, especially darker green and yellow/orange selections.