Determinants of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Children and Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Mette Rasmussen, Rikke Krølner, Knut-Inge Klepp, Leslie Lytle, Johannes Brug, Elling Bere, Pernille Due
Primary Institution: Department of Social Medicine, Institute of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Hypothesis
What factors influence fruit and vegetable intake among children and adolescents?
Conclusion
The most consistent determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption are gender, age, socio-economic position, preferences, parental intake, and home availability/accessibility.
Supporting Evidence
- Girls tend to have a higher or more frequent intake of fruits and vegetables than boys.
- Younger children generally consume more fruits and vegetables than older children.
- Socio-economic position is positively associated with fruit and vegetable intake.
- Parental intake of fruits and vegetables positively influences children's consumption.
- Home availability and accessibility of fruits and vegetables are crucial for increasing intake.
Takeaway
Girls and younger kids tend to eat more fruits and vegetables than boys and older kids, and having fruits and veggies at home helps kids eat more of them.
Methodology
A literature review of quantitative studies examining determinants of fruit and vegetable intake among children and adolescents aged 6–18 years.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to non-representative samples and methodological issues in included studies.
Limitations
Many presumed determinants lack convincing evidence due to a paucity of studies.
Participant Demographics
Children and adolescents aged 6–18 years from various countries.
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