Low intake of commonly available fruits and vegetables in socio-economically disadvantaged communities of South Africa: influence of affordability and sugary drinks intake

Low intake of commonly available fruits and vegetables in socio-economically disadvantaged communities of South Africa: influence of affordability and sugary drinks intake

Abstract Background Consumption of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality. The study assessed the pattern of intake and the factors that influence daily intake of commonly available fruits and vegetables in economically d...

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Main Authors: Kufre Joseph Okop, Kululwa Ndayi, Lungiswa Tsolekile, David Sanders, Thandi Puoane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Fruit and vegetables
Daily
Intake
Affordability
South Africa
Community
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7254-7

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