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How much fruit and vegetables should adults consume daily according to the World Cancer Research Fund?
What percentage of adults were eating the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day in 2017?
Which group of people were more likely to consume the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day in 2017?
How many portions of fruit and vegetables do young people aged 16 to 24 consume on average?
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Which of the following does not count towards the 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day?
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Which age group consumed the lowest number of portions of fruit and vegetables on average in 2017?
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What might be a strategy to combat the barriers to achieving 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day?
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Study Notes
- Fruits are composed of mostly water, contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and contain phytochemicals.
- Fruits are an important source of energy, protein, and fat, and are a good source of vitamin C.
- The World Cancer Research Fund recommends 400g/day of fruit and vegetables for adults, with a rough guide of 1 serving size being the amount that fits into the palm of your hand.
- However, dried fruit does not count towards the 5 servings, beans and potatoes do not count, and juices and smoothies count as 1 of your 5 servings.
- In 2017, 29% of adults were eating the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Women were more likely to do so than men.
- Consumption of fruit and vegetables varied with age, with young people aged 16 to 24 consuming on average the lowest number of portions of fruit and vegetables, 3.3 a day.
- The majority of children in the United States consume fewer than 3 portions of fruit and vegetables each day.
- There are many barriers to achieving 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day, including perceived barriers.
- Strategies to combat these barriers may include developing a plan to eat more fruit and vegetables, or providing more information about the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables.
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Learn about the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables, recommended daily intake, and challenges associated with meeting the recommended servings. Explore strategies to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
