The world population is far from the nutritional recommendations of five fruits and vegetables per day. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), low consumption of these foods is among the top ten risk factors for mortality. However, most adults need to double their consumption of fruits and vegetables, explain the authors of a study published by the British Journal of Nutrition.
Researchers from the Nutritious Health Institute of the American cosmetics company Amway analyzed the diets of people over the age of 18 in 70 countries around the world between 2002 and 2004. Their findings revealed that 60 to 87% of the population world consumes about 200 grams of fruit and vegetables. The WHO recommends eating 400 grams a day.
The Organization also stresses the importance of varying the types of fruits and vegetables consumed, while the results of the study indicate a great lack of variety. “These results highlight a global need for increased awareness of the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and phytonutrient intake,” said Keith Randolph, co-author of the study. In question, an intense pace of life, too high a cost, difficult meteorological and geographical conditions… which do not prevent the authors of the study from recalling the importance of a consumption five fruits and vegetables a day to protect and maintain your health.
