Association between adverse childhood experiences and fruit and vegetable intake among a national sample of U.S. adults

Non-response to ACE items is associated with demographic variables and health indicators in the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

“…Research with the BRFSS data has also demonstrated the impact of ACE on behavioral health. For instance, ACE exposure is associated with substance use ( Alcalá et al, 2016 , Lee and Chen, 2017 , Loudermilk et al, 2018 ), Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors ( Fang et al, 2016 ), and diet and exercise practices ( Mendoza et al, 2023 ). Cumulatively, ACE have been shown to have long-lasting effects on multiple health indicators, highlighting the need for early intervention and prevention strategies to address the negative health impact of ACE throughout the lifespan.…”