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Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption
, 2006
"... Increasing intake of fruits and vegetables can improve diet quality for many because of the relationship to chronic disease prevention. It has also been suggested that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can help prevent overweight. We reviewed the evidence and report on the relationship between ..."
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greater fruit and vegetable consumption and healthy weight. Tohill et al. (2004) examined the literature regarding associations between higher intake of fruit and vegetables and lower body weight in free living populations. These authors concluded that the few studies addressing this relationship varied
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
"... Poor diet and physical inactivity are important factors contributing to the increase in overweight and obesity in the U.S.1 In order to reverse this obesity trend, many Americans need to consume fewer calories, be more active, and make wiser food choices, including eating more fruits and vegetables. ..."
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.1 Persons who eat generous amounts of fruits and vegetables are likely to have a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and certain cancers, compared with those who consume only small amounts.1 Increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables is important for increasing the quality
Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption:
, 2010
"... Background: In many countries, consumption of fruits and vegetables (F&V) is below recommended levels. We quantify the economic and health effects of alternative policy (P) scenarios aiming to increase F&V consumption: (P1) 3.4 % reduction in VAT, (P2) E100/year/person F&V stamp policy d ..."
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Background: In many countries, consumption of fruits and vegetables (F&V) is below recommended levels. We quantify the economic and health effects of alternative policy (P) scenarios aiming to increase F&V consumption: (P1) 3.4 % reduction in VAT, (P2) E100/year/person F&V stamp policy
Fruit and vegetable consumption in later life
- Age and Ageing
, 1998
"... Objective: to assess levels of fruit and vegetable consumption in elderly people, and to examine the socio-economic, physical and psychological factors which influence this consumption. Methods: a three-phase survey: face to face interviews; self-completed dietary diaries with a food frequency quest ..."
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Objective: to assess levels of fruit and vegetable consumption in elderly people, and to examine the socio-economic, physical and psychological factors which influence this consumption. Methods: a three-phase survey: face to face interviews; self-completed dietary diaries with a food frequency
VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION PATTERNS IN YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON
"... ABSTRACT A survey was conducted in August and September 2008 in Yaoundé, Cameroon to assess vegetable consumption attitudes, constraints and factors that stimulate households' consumption. Stratified sample based on district size, socioeconomic status and ethnics groups were used. Three hundre ..."
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ABSTRACT A survey was conducted in August and September 2008 in Yaoundé, Cameroon to assess vegetable consumption attitudes, constraints and factors that stimulate households' consumption. Stratified sample based on district size, socioeconomic status and ethnics groups were used. Three
Linkages between Greater Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Agriculture
"... reserved. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for noncommercial purposes by any means, provided that this copyright notice appears on all such copies. 1 Linkages Between Greater Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Agriculture Karen M. Jetter* ..."
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reserved. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for noncommercial purposes by any means, provided that this copyright notice appears on all such copies. 1 Linkages Between Greater Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Agriculture Karen M. Jetter*
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Cancer Mortality in the
"... We investigated whether the consumption of fruit and vegetables lowered cancer mortality in a cohort of 2112 Welsh men ages 45-69 years (The Caerphilly Study), which was followed-up for 13.8 years. At baseline (between 1979 and 1983), participants completed a 56-item food frequency questionnaire fro ..."
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We investigated whether the consumption of fruit and vegetables lowered cancer mortality in a cohort of 2112 Welsh men ages 45-69 years (The Caerphilly Study), which was followed-up for 13.8 years. At baseline (between 1979 and 1983), participants completed a 56-item food frequency questionnaire
Fruit and vegetable consumption and LDL cholesterol: the National
"... Background: An elevated LDL-cholesterol concentration is asso-ciated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The asso-ciation between fruit and vegetable consumption and LDL has been inconsistent. Objective: The objective was to determine whether a high intake of fruit and vegetables is in ..."
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Background: An elevated LDL-cholesterol concentration is asso-ciated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The asso-ciation between fruit and vegetable consumption and LDL has been inconsistent. Objective: The objective was to determine whether a high intake of fruit and vegetables
Chapter 9 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 600 g/day in adults, 480 g/day in children aged 5–14 years, and 330 g/day in c ..."
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/day in children aged 0–4 years. It is proposed to use set intervals of 80 g/day of fruit and vegetables (equivalent to one serving) to elaborate the distributional transition. The effect of fruit and vegetable consumption in preventing ischaemic heart disease (IHD), cerebrovascular disease, lung cancer, stomach
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