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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
| Value: |
26.0 percent |
Measurement
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2007 |
| Location: |
County : Palm Beach |
| Comparison: |
FL Counties |
| Categories: |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
Health / Diabetes
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke |
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- When there are only a small number of data values for a zip code or county (e.g., 10 deaths due to heart disease), data values are often not shown due to confidentiality and stability concerns. You will not see this data mapped or on your dashboard.
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. |
| Why this is important: It is essential to eat a fresh, healthy and balanced diet in order to maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic disease. Numerous studies have shown a clear link between the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables consumed and rates of chronic diseases, especially cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, about 35 percent of all cancers can be prevented through increased fruit and vegetable consumption. The USDA currently recommends four and one-half cups (nine servings) of fruits and vegetables daily for a 2,000-calorie diet, with higher or lower amounts depending on the caloric level. Despite the benefits, many people still do not eat recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. |
| Technical Note: The distribution is based on data from 67 Florida counties. |
| Source: Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System |
| URL of Source: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/epi/brfss/reports... |
| URL of Data: http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/brfss.aspx |
| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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Time Series Data
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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Age
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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Gender
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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Race/Ethnicity
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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
| Value: |
26.0 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2007 |
| Location: |
County : Palm Beach |
| Comparison: |
Prior Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
Health / Diabetes
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke |
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. |
| Why this is important: It is essential to eat a fresh, healthy and balanced diet in order to maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic disease. Numerous studies have shown a clear link between the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables consumed and rates of chronic diseases, especially cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, about 35 percent of all cancers can be prevented through increased fruit and vegetable consumption. The USDA currently recommends four and one-half cups (nine servings) of fruits and vegetables daily for a 2,000-calorie diet, with higher or lower amounts depending on the caloric level. Despite the benefits, many people still do not eat recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. |
| Technical Note: The trend is a comparison between the most recent and previous measurement periods. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the trend. |
| Source: Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System |
| URL of Source: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/epi/brfss/reports... |
| URL of Data: http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/brfss.aspx |
| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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Time Series Data
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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Age
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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Gender
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Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Race/Ethnicity
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