The fruit food group encompasses a wide range of fresh fruits and fruit products, including dried, frozen and canned fruit, and 100 percent fruit juice. Berries and melons, which tend to be particularly nutrient-dense, are highlighted as important subgroups of the fruit group. While the USDA generally recommends filling half of each mealtime plate with fruits and vegetables, the amount of fruit you should consume each day depends on your age, gender and activity level. Moderately-active men of any age and moderately-active women through the age of 30 should get 2 cups of fruit per day, while moderately-active women past the age of 30 require 1/2 cup less.