Only 1 in 10 adults eating enough fruits and vegetables, CDC finds
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Most American adults are not getting enough of their fruits and vegetables, according to a new CDC study.
Most American adults are not getting enough of their fruits and vegetables, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with even greater disparities found for those living in poverty.
The report, published Thursday, found that only 10% of adults are eating the recommended daily serving of vegetables, and slightly more -- 12.3% -- are consuming enough fruit.
The recommendations are based on dietary guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, which advise that adults incorporate 2 to 3 cups of vegetables and 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit into their diet each day. Eating sufficient fruits and vegetables "can help protect against some chronic conditions that are among the leading causes of mortality in the United States," the study noted.
Researchers identified notable regional and demographic differences.
