Researchers have shown that fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) promotes weight loss
and prevents weight gain, thereby reducing risks for chronic health conditions. We
conducted a meta-analysis to examine the overall effects of FVC interventions on weight
loss for those with body-mass index (BMI)> 25; we follow-up with moderator analyses to
determine if effects varied based on participants, interventions, methods, or source
characteristics. Extensive literature searches were conducted, resulting in 16 studies and …

Researchers have suggested that increased fruits and vegetables consumption (FVC)
prevents weight gain (Mytton, Nnoaham, Eyles, Scarborough, & Ni Mhurchu, 2014;
Schwingshackl et al., 2015). FVC is regularly believed to protect against many chronic
conditions such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, and others (Boeing et al., 2012;
Mytton et al., 2014). In their review of FVC and the risk of cardiovascular disease, Woodside,
Young and McKinley (2013) concluded that FVC reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease …