Vegetable and Fruit Consumption and Its Relationship with Body Mass Index in Adults: A Cross-Sectional and Seasonal Research from Türkiye

Güldemir, Hilal Hızlı; Yousefirad, Neda; Sezer, Fatma Elif; İlktaç, Havvanur Yoldaş; Akman, Cansu; Ersoy, Gülgün; GARİPAĞOĞLU>, Muazzez

doi:10.1080/09603123.2023.2214504

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“…A low vegetable intake has been previously related, in a prospective study of a large cohort of individuals in North America, to weight gain [55], and a higher BMI has been related to the under-consumption of vegetables in United States resident adults [35]. Lower vegetable and fruit intakes have been related previously to overweight and obesity in the general population between 18 and 65 years old in Türkiye [56]. However, in our study, obesity was not related to vegetable intake, neither to a higher nor a lower one, more than being of a normal weight.…”

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Determinants of Consumption of Vegetables among the Spanish Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lucha-López,

Hidalgo-García,

Lucha-López

et al. 2023

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The consumption of vegetables is one of the fundamentals of a healthy diet. The purposes of the present study were to describe the frequency of consumption of vegetables in the general Spanish population and to explore the relations between the consumption of vegetables and sex, age, cohabitation circumstances, educational level, and body mass index (BMI). Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was accomplished based on data from the European Health Survey in Spain (2020). Results: A total of 20,745 (52.1% women) subjects with a median age of 54 years old were included. Only 2.8% of them ate vegetables at least three times a day. The adjusted generalized linear model showed that being a woman increased the odds of consuming vegetables at least three times a day by 1.666 times (p < 0.001). Not cohabiting as a couple decreased the odds by 0.783 (p < 0.001). Having studied at a university increased the odds by 1.812 times (p < 0.001) and possessing a certificate of higher education by 1.408 (p = 0.030). Being overweight decreased the odds by 0.924 (p = 0.006). For every additional year of age, the odds of consuming vegetables at least three times a day increased by 1.3% (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The vast majority of the general Spanish population did not consume an optimal amount of vegetables. Women, people with higher levels of education, and older individuals reported having a more frequent intake of vegetables. Not cohabiting as a couple and being overweight were related to a less frequent intake of vegetables.

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Determinants of Consumption of Vegetables among the Spanish Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lucha-López,

Hidalgo-García,

Lucha-López

et al. 2023

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“…This could indicate that those dissatisfied with their weight were more inclined to seek information about nutrition, including the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables. However, this is not reflected in the higher consumption of fruits and vegetables, as recently related in a study involving overweight and obese people in the general population between 18 and 65 years old in Türkiye [ 66 ]. Previously, a Shelton and coworkers’ study has already related higher BMI to the underconsumption of vegetables in resident adults living in the United States [ 67 ].…”

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Consumer Knowledge about Dietary Relevance of Fruits and Vegetables: A Study Involving Participants from Portugal and France

Le Turc,

Silva,

Florença

et al. 2024

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Fruits and vegetables are recommended as low-calorie foods that contribute to the proper intake of necessary micronutrients, macronutrients, and bioactive compounds with health benefits. However, the recommendations for the dietary intake of these foods fail to be attained in most European countries. For this reason, promoting more knowledge about the health effects of fruits and vegetables is essential to decrease the incidence of chronic diseases. This study was conducted to investigate the knowledge of the health benefits of fruits and vegetables among the population of Portugal and France. The present work involved a questionnaire survey of 639 participants (257 from Portugal and 382 from France). The results revealed that most participants were young females (68.9%) with good education (76%) and an average weight range. They consumed a varied diet (57%) but had body dissatisfaction (63.2%). The respondents had good knowledge about the health effects of fruits and vegetables. However, the French population knew more about the theme than the Portuguese. Portuguese individuals were more likely to have incomplete information. Gender and education significantly influenced knowledge levels, with females and highly educated individuals demonstrating greater understanding. Dissatisfaction with body weight drives individuals to seek nutrition information. This investigation enhances our comprehension of the factors that affect knowledge of vegetable and fruit consumption among young adults in Portugal and France. Moreover, it highlights the importance of implementing focused educational programs to enhance nutrition literacy, particularly for less-aware demographic groups. Going forward, a more in-depth analysis of these factors could assist in creating more efficient strategies to encourage healthier dietary habits and improve nutrition literacy among these communities.

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Vegetable and Fruit Consumption and Its Relationship with Body Mass Index in Adults: A Cross-Sectional and Seasonal Research from Türkiye

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Determinants of Consumption of Vegetables among the Spanish Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Determinants of Consumption of Vegetables among the Spanish Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Consumer Knowledge about Dietary Relevance of Fruits and Vegetables: A Study Involving Participants from Portugal and France

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