Vegetable Consumption Pattern and Health Consciousness of Urban Terrace Garden Farmers

The Role of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Mental Health

the role of fruit and vegetable consumption in mental health

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Association between community garden participation and fruit and vegetable consumption in rural Missouri

BACKGROUND Fruit and vegetable consumption reduces chronic disease risk, yet the majority of Americans consume fewer than recommended. Inadequate access to fruits and vegetables is increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to low consumption of healthy foods. Emerging evidence shows the effectiveness of community gardens in increasing access to, and consumption of, fruits and vegetab...

Socioeconomic factors determining fruit and vegetable consumption among urban households in Iran

Many factors influence the fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake. Numerous studies have shown the role of economic variables such as income, wealth, and employment as the main factors in the consumption of fruit and vegetables, while social variables seem also important. In this study, various aspects of economic and social factors affecting the consumption of fruits and vegetables among Iranian hou...

Impacts of a farmers' market incentive programme on fruit and vegetable access, purchase and consumption.

OBJECTIVE The present study examines the impact of Health Bucks, a farmers' market incentive programme, on awareness of and access to farmers' markets, and fruit and vegetable purchase and consumption in low-income New York City neighbourhoods. DESIGN The evaluation used two primary data collection methods: (i) an on-site point-of-purchase survey of farmers' market shoppers; and (ii) a random...