CDC: Floridians Should Eat More Fruits And Vegetables

September 16, 2013

According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control, a large number of Floridians can take an important step to improve their overall health simply by changing their dietary habits.

The agency strongly recommends increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables.

Nearly 38 percent of all adults in Florida do not eat at least one fruit serving per day, while nearly 23 percent do not have at least one serving of a vegetable daily. Adolescents in Florida even less vegetables than their parents. About 42 percent do not consume at least one vegetable per day.

A diet rich in such foods, notes the report, “lowers the risk of many chronic diseases and can also help with weight management.”

The average fruit and vegetable consumption here matches that for most of the nation, with the exception that Florida adolescents eat fewer vegetables, on average, than their counterparts in other states.

For the complete report, click here.

Comments

4 Responses to “CDC: Floridians Should Eat More Fruits And Vegetables”

  1. David Huie Green on September 18th, 2013 6:07 am

    If you can’t afford fruit and don’t know how to grow and/or gather fruit, double up on vegetables. Cabbage is cheap

  2. Anastasia on September 17th, 2013 9:23 am

    I agree with ‘jeanette’. Fruits are especially expensive at the grocery store. Watch out for green bananas; they seem to weigh more.

  3. jeanette on September 17th, 2013 7:10 am

    when 8 apples or oranges cost about $4.00, who can afford them.. when I was working I could afford buying it.. no longer working so I have’nt had fruit in 2 months.. I waiting till I get some on sale..

  4. Everett on September 16th, 2013 8:51 pm

    With the abundance of fruits and veggies grown here we should be eating plenty daily

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