Résumé :
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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS Jo9Y2R0x. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives : We examined trends in fruit and vegetable consumption in the United States. Methods : A 6-item food frequency questionnaire was used to assess consumption among 434121 adults in 49 states and the District of Columbia who were sampled in random-digit dialed telephone surveys administered in 1994,1996,1998, and 2000. Results : Although the geometric mean frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption declined slightly, the proportion of respondents consuming fruits and vegetables 5 or more times per day did not change. With the exception of the group aged 18 to 24 years, which experienced a 3-percentage-point increase, little change was seen among sociodemographic subgroups. Conclusions : Frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption changed little from 1994 to 2000. If increases are to be achieved, additional efforts and new strategies will be needed.
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