Fruit and vegetable consumption among the young Polish population

Fruit and vegetable consumption.

OBJECTIVES This article focuses on associations between the frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption and other health-related behaviours or conditions, including physical activity, smoking, obesity and alcohol-dependence. DATA SOURCE The data are from the first half of cycle 1.1 of the Canadian Community Health Survey, collected from September 2000 through February 2001. ANALYTICAL TECH...

The Role of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Mental Health

Low fruit and vegetable consumption

This analysis assessed the levels of mean dietary intakes of fruit and vegetables (excluding potatoes) measured in grams per day. The theoreticalminimum-risk distribution for fruit and vegetable intake was estimated to be 600g/day in adults, 480g/day in children aged 5–14 years, and 330g/day in children aged 0–4 years. It is proposed to use set intervals of 80g/day of fruit and vegetables (equi...

Socioeconomic factors determining fruit and vegetable consumption among urban households in Iran

Many factors influence the fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake. Numerous studies have shown the role of economic variables such as income, wealth, and employment as the main factors in the consumption of fruit and vegetables, while social variables seem also important. In this study, various aspects of economic and social factors affecting the consumption of fruits and vegetables among Iranian hou...

New Fruit and Vegetable Offerings and Challenges Increased Lunch-Time Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Fourth-Graders

New Fruit and Vegetable Offerings and Challenges Increased Lunch-Time Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Fourth-Graders