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Sharon Sugerman1, Susan B Foerster, Jennifer Gregson
1Network for a Healthy California, California Department of Public Health and Public Health Institute, Sacramento, CA, USA. Sharon.Sugerman@cdph.ca.gov
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|June 21, 2011
Summary
Fruit and vegetable consumption significantly increased among California adults between 1997 and 2007. Daily servings rose from 3.8 to 5.2, indicating improved dietary habits.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Dietary Surveillance
Background:
- Dietary habits significantly impact public health outcomes.
- Monitoring fruit and vegetable intake is crucial for assessing population health trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among California adults from 1997 to 2007.
- To determine if observed changes were statistically significant.
Main Methods:
- Utilized biennial telephone surveillance surveys of California adults (n=9,105).
- Analyzed changes in mean daily servings and the percentage of adults consuming ≥ 5 servings.
- Employed t tests, chi-square, and Tukey Studentized Range tests for statistical comparisons.
Main Results:
- Mean daily fruit and vegetable servings increased significantly from 3.8 in 1997 to 5.2 in 2007.
- Demonstrated a positive trend in fruit and vegetable consumption over the decade.
Conclusions:
- California adults showed notable improvements in fruit and vegetable intake between 1998 and 2007.
- These findings align with public health initiatives aimed at increasing healthy eating patterns.
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