The consumption of fruit and vegetables (F&V) is important for human health to protect
against non-communicable disease and micronutrient deficiency. Increasing consumption of …

Fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption benefits the health of populations. This can be
especially the case in locations which have undergone significant changes in their food …

Background Existing research suggests that physical access to food can affect diet quality
and thus obesity rates. When defining retail food environment (RFE) quantitatively, there is a …

Background Food shopping behaviors may help determine how local food environments
influence fruit and vegetable (F/V) intake, especially among food insecure households …

A lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables (F&Vs) is associated with consumption of
fewer F&Vs and higher risk of obesity, especially for lower-income individuals. It is widely …

Objective To examine how fruit and vegetable (FV) programs address barriers to FV access
and consumption as perceived by low-income individuals. Design From 2011 to 2012, the …

In recent years, national and local efforts to improve diet and health in the United States
have stressed the importance of nutrition security, which emphasizes consistent access to …

ObjectiveFruit and vegetable (F&V) intake is influenced by behavioural and environmental
factors, but these have rarely been assessed simultaneously. We aimed to quantify the …

In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, considerable dietary shifts,
including an increase in the consumption of fruit and vegetables (FV) will be required …

ObjectiveThe present study explores the spatial distribution and in-store availability of fresh
fruits and vegetables from a socio-environmental perspective in terms of the type of food …