Dietary Behaviors Linked to Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Marion County, Indiana
Author Information
Author(s): Staser Karl W., Saywell Robert M. Jr, Zollinger Terrell W., Kunapareddy Srujana, Joseph P. Gibson, Caine Virginia A.
Primary Institution: Indiana University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
What dietary behaviors are associated with fruit and vegetable consumption in adults?
Conclusion
Healthful snacking, using food labels, and eating meals prepared at home can improve dietary quality.
Supporting Evidence
- Frequent snacking on healthy foods was associated with a higher likelihood of adequate fruit and vegetable consumption.
- Eating meals prepared at home was linked to better dietary quality.
- Using nutrition labels when shopping was positively associated with fruit and vegetable intake.
- High red meat consumption was negatively associated with adequate fruit and vegetable consumption.
Takeaway
Eating healthy snacks and meals at home can help you eat more fruits and vegetables.
Methodology
A cross-sectional telephone survey of 4,784 adults assessed dietary behaviors and fruit and vegetable consumption.
Potential Biases
Self-perceptions of diet may skew results, and the definition of meals versus snacks may vary among participants.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data, which may be subject to recall bias.
Participant Demographics
Most respondents were non-Hispanic white (71.0%), with a mean age of 45.2 years; 52.1% were women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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