This study from the University of British Columbia showed a significant drop in the amount of fruit and vegetables Canadians ate over an 11-year period. The research showed that the amount of fruit and vegetables respondents consumed declined 13% between 2004 and 2015. The study also showed that in 2015, Canadians reported consuming an average of 4.6 servings of fruit and vegetables a day, that’s down from 5.2 in 2004. The lead author said people are eating less fruits and vegetables because food insecurity: when access to healthy foods is limited because of financial constraints. The author also warns the decrease puts the population at risk of diseases later in life.
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NBHC Population Health