Less than 10% of most Western populations consume adequate levels of whole fruits and
dietary fiber with typical intake being about half of the recommended levels. Evidence of the …

This chapter highlights the nutritional aspects and phytochemical compounds of fruits and
vegetables that confer human health benefits when they are consumed regularly. These …

Fruits and vegetables are universally promoted as healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for
Americans 2010 recommend you make one-half of your plate fruits and vegetables. Myplate …

The probability that fruit ingestion may protect human health is an intriguing vision and has
been studied around the world. Therefore, fruits are universally promoted as healthy. Over …

Fruit and vegetables (F&V) have been a cornerstone of healthy dietary recommendations;
the 2015–2020 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that F&V constitute one …

Dried fruits contain many bioactive compounds broadly classified as phytochemicals
including phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, proanthocyanidins, stilbenes, chalcones …

Increasing fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption is associated with reduced risk of major
diseases. However, it is unclear if health benefits are related to increased micronutrient …

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables (FV) have been associated with a reduced risk of chronic
disease, including cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, public health campaigns to …

While everyone knows fruits and vegetables are beneficial to good health, it's increasingly
seen as important to know which ones can be effective in treating specific illnesses. For …

Dietary fiber that is intrinsic and intact in fiber-rich foods (eg, fruits, vegetables, legumes,
whole grains) is widely recognized to have beneficial effects on health when consumed at …