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Reviewing progress

National indicators

Creating sustainable communities and a fairer world

54. Diet

Proportion of people consuming (a) five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day and (b) in low income households, 2001 to 2007

Consumption in low income groups

Men since:

1990

2003

Women since:

1990

2003

Overall, in each year from 2001 to 2007, more women consumed five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day than men, and consumption was greatest in the highest income groups.

In 2007, 20 per cent of men and 25 per cent of women in the lowest income quintile were consuming five or more portions compared with 17 per cent for both in 2001. However, this is still below the 34 per cent of men and 36 per cent of women in the highest income group consuming five or more portions a day in 2007.

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Updated: 30 July 2009

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