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Heart Association: Recommended Fruit Servings for Adults

9/23/2025

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A fruit serving is 1 cup of fresh, frozen, or canned fruit without added sugar; dried fruit counts as 1/2 cup, and 100% fruit juice also qualifies.
The American Heart Association advises limiting juice intake to 1/2 to 1 cup.
Adults should aim for 1.5 to 2 cups; males may need 2 to 2.5 cups.

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A fruit serving is 1 cup of fresh, frozen, or canned fruit without added sugar; dried fruit counts as 1/2 cup, and 100% fruit juice also qualifies.
The American Heart Association advises limiting juice intake to 1/2 to 1 cup.
Adults should aim for 1.5 to 2 cups; males may need 2 to 2.5 cups.