Activity and Age Group Charts
Activity | Age | Women | Men |
Less
Active | 19-30 | 4-1/2 cups | 5 cups |
31-50 | 4 cups | 5 cups |
51+ | 3-1/2 cups | 4-1/2 cups |
Moderately Active | 19-50 | 4-1/2 cups | 5 cups |
51+ | 4 cups | 4 cups |
Active | 19-50 | 5 cups | 6-1/2 cups |
51+ | 4-1/2 cups | 5 cups |
What about Kids? They can Strive for 5 Fists!
Using their own fist is a perfect way for kids to size up their portion. It grows as they grow!
Activity | Age | Girls | Boys |
Less
Active | 2-3 | 2 cups | 2 cups |
4-8 | 2-1/2 cups | 3 cups |
9-13 | 3-1/2 cups | 4 cups |
14-18 | 4 cups | 5 cups |
Moderately Active | 2-3 | 2 cups | 2 cups |
4-8 | 3 cups | 3 cups |
9-13 | 3-1/2 cups | 4 cups |
14-18 | 4-1/2 cups | 5 cups |
Active | 2-3 | 2 cups | 2 cups |
4-8 | 3 cups | 3-1/2 cups |
9-13 | 4 cups | 4-1/2 cups |
14-18 | 5 cups | 6 cups |
*according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
