ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess fruit and vegetable intake by adults and identify
sociodemographic and life style variables associated with this intake. METHODS: A …

Abstract Introduction: The National School Feeding Program, one of the oldest among
Brazilian public policies for food supplementation, has, among its goals, keeping children …

Objective: This article aims to describe a successful experience of food and nutrition
education activities (EAN) with students. Methods: This report is based on a randomized …

Background Fruit and vegetable (FV) intake in children in the Netherlands is much lower
than recommended. Recurrent appraisal of intake levels is important for detecting changes …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze fruit and vegetable intake in adolescents and to identify
associated factors. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted …

Background: Low FRUIT and VEGETABLE intake is a major risk factor for cancer, coronary
heart disease and stroke. The recommended intake of five portions per day would reduce …

Objective To identify trends in food consumption among schoolchildren (2nd-5th grades)
from public schools in the city of Florianópolis, Brazil, in a period of three years. Methods …

Objective: To evaluate factors associated with low consumption of fruits and vegetables
among preschoolers from families treated at basic health centers in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil …

Abstract Background and Aim: Fruits and vegetables are essential part of healthy diets.
Increasing evidence indicates that they may help to prevent major diseases such as heart …