What percentage of a diet should be vegetables and fruits?

• A. 30
• B. 20
• C. 15
• D. 10

Answer: (A)

Vegetables and fruits should make up a substantial portion of the daily diet because they provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber while being relatively low in energy. A target around 30% of daily intake helps ensure you meet fibre and micronutrient needs without overloading on calories, making it practical to include multiple portions across meals. This level supports the common guidance of eating five portions a day and helps balance the diet with other foods like grains, proteins, and fats. The smaller percentages would risk not meeting daily fruit and vegetable recommendations, while larger portions would be harder to achieve consistently without increasing overall energy intake.