Spokane Counts 2011 - Fruit and Vegetable Intake (Adult)

Fruit and Vegetable Intake (Adult)

Health Behavior

Indicator: Fruit and Vegetable Intake (Adults)

Definition: Percent of adults who ate fruit and vegetables 5+ times per day.

Why is this important: Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and other substances that are important for good health. Diets with adequate fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some cancers and other chronic diseases.

Where are we: In 2009 in Spokane County, 22% of adults reported eating the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The proportion of adults eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables was stable from 2005 to 2009. The proportion of adults eating fruit and vegetables 5 times per day in Spokane County was similar to that of Washington State and the U.S.

Health Disparities:

Among adults in Spokane County in 2009:

Females were more likely than males to eat fruit and vegetables 5 times per day.
Fruit and vegetable intake increased as education level increased.

There was no difference in fruit and vegetable intake by age group, race, or income.

Additional Information: The types of fruit and vegetables that individuals eat may depend upon several factors, such as personal preference, seasonality, availability, and affordability.

Number of servings per day of fruit and vegetables Spokane County, 2009

	Fruit Juice	Fruit	Green Salad	Potatoes	Carrots	Other Veg
0	11.0%	1.5%	3.2%	3.7%	5.9%	2.1%
<0.5	52.3%	37.6%	58.3%	83.5%	73.2%	21.2%
0.5 to < 1	8.4%	15.0%	21.3%	9.7%	11.4%	12.4%
1.0 to < 2	22.6%	29.6%	15.8%	2.6%	8.7%	33.7%
2.0 to < 3	3.5%	11.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%	22.2%
3.0 to < 4	1.1%	3.7%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	5.1%
4.0 +	1.1%	0.7%	0.6%	0.2%	0.1%	3.4%

Total	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%

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	Data Source	BRFSS, 2009

Geography	Spokane County	21.9% (18.7-25.4)
	WA	25.2% (24.3-26.2)
	U.S.	23.4%

	Trend	05-09 No Trend

Age	Adults
	18-34 yrs	20.4% (12.9-30.8)
	35-44 yrs	18.3% (12.8-25.5)
	45-64 yrs	22.6% (18.9-26.8)
	65+ yrs	26.9% (22.3-32.0)

Sex	Male	17.9% (13.4-23.5)
	Female	25.9% (21.8-30.6)

Race		2007, 2009
	White	23.0% (20.7-25.4)
	Non-White	30.9% (19.0-46.0)

Education	< High school	4.8% (1.7-12.8)
	High school	15.3% (10.5-21.8)
	Some college	22.7% (16.8-29.9)
	College graduate	29.4% (24.2-35.3)

Income	<$25,000	19.8% (13.3-28.6)
	$25,000-$49,999	17.3% (13.3-22.1)
	$50,000+	27.1% (22.1-32.8)

Data Source: Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, supported in part by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cooperative Agreements U58/CCU022819-2 (2005), U58/CCU022819-4 (2007), U58/CCU022819-6 (2009). Calculations and presentation of data by Spokane Regional Health District, Community Health Assessment.

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