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Change in vegetable and fruit consumption in Canada between 2004 and 2015
Jane Y Polsky1, Didier Garriguet1
1Health Analysis Division, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
Health Reports
|July 10, 2020
Summary
Canadians consumed fewer fruits and vegetables in 2015 than in 2004, primarily due to reduced fruit juice and potato intake. This trend highlights a need to monitor dietary patterns for public health.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Dietary Patterns
Background:
- A healthy diet is founded on daily consumption of vegetables and fruits.
- Understanding trends in vegetable and fruit intake is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate vegetable and fruit consumption patterns in Canada in 2015.
- To compare 2015 consumption data with 2004 data to identify trends.
Main Methods:
- Utilized nationally representative 24-hour dietary recall data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) - Nutrition for 2015 and 2004.
- Calculated frequency and average daily intake of vegetables and fruits by age and sex groups.
- Assessed intake distributions against 2007 Canada's Food Guide recommendations using National Cancer Institute methodology.
Main Results:
- Overall average daily servings of vegetables and fruits decreased from 5.3 in 2004 to 4.5 in 2015.
- Lower fruit intake was mainly due to reduced fruit juice consumption.
- Decreased vegetable intake was largely driven by lower consumption of potatoes and lettuce.
Conclusions:
- Canadians consumed fewer vegetables and fruits in 2015 compared to 2004.
- Reduced intake of fruit juice and potatoes significantly impacted overall consumption.
- These findings provide essential baseline data for tracking future dietary changes in Canada.
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