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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
| Value: |
53.8 percent |
Measurement
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2005 |
| Location: |
County : Marin |
| Comparison: |
CA Counties |
| Categories: |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
Health / Diabetes
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke |
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. |
| Why this is important: It is essential to eat a fresh, healthy and balanced diet in order to maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic disease. Numerous studies have shown a clear link between the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables consumed and rates of chronic diseases, especially cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, about 35 percent of all cancers can be prevented through increased fruit and vegetable consumption. The USDA currently recommends four and one-half cups (nine servings) of fruits and vegetables daily for a 2,000-calorie diet, with higher or lower amounts depending on the caloric level. Despite the benefits, many people still do not eat recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. |
| Technical Note: The distribution is based on data from 44 California counties and county groups.Data are not available for the 2007 and 2009 survey years. |
| Source: California Health Interview Survey |
| URL of Source: http://healthpolicy.ucla.edu/chis/Pages/default.aspx |
| URL of Data: http://ask.chis.ucla.edu/main/default.asp |
More Details:
The measurement period of the most current indicator instance may differ from the bar graphs and charts because the data for bar graphs and charts was selected to represent the strongest local data year. |
Local Comments:
Click on image to view 2005 fruit and vegetable consumption map.
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| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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