The discussions emphasize alarm over low adherence to dietary recommendations, with posts highlighting that only around 10% of adults meet fruit and vegetable intake goals, often phrased as a 'stubborn' issue or a 'public health crisis.' Words like 'support immune health' and 'prevent chronic diseases' reinforce the importance of the findings, creating a tone of urgency and advocacy for change.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions strongly support the importance of increasing fruit and vegetable intake based on the study's findings that only about 10-12% of adults meet recommended levels.
InterestModerate interest
While the primary focus is on the low percentage of adults meeting guidelines, some posts highlight the health implications, indicating moderate interest in public health concerns.
EngagementHigh engagement
Numerous posts cite specific data and suggest practical steps, such as advocating for dietary improvements, showing a deep engagement with the topic.
ImpactHigh impact
Given the widespread sharing of statistics and calls to action, the discussions reflect a significant impact on health awareness and public health strategies.
Abstract in brief
The 2019 data shows that only about 12.3% of U.S. adults meet the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables, with significant variation across states and demographic groups.
Meeting fruit recommendations was highest among Hispanic adults and lowest among males, while vegetable intake was highest among adults aged 51 and older and lowest among those living near poverty.
Increasing access through policies and programs in community settings may help boost fruit and vegetable consumption, which can support immune health and prevent chronic diseases, especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHANES analysis finds that in 2019, only 10% US adults met the recommended intake of vegetables
Jan 7, 2022 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 3,407 followersView post →
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Matthew Nagra, ND
@drmatthewnagra · X
New analysis of F/V intake amongst Americans:
"Overall, 12.3% of adults met fruit recommendations, ranging from 8.4% in West Virginia to 16.1% in Connecticut, and 10.0% met vegetable recommendations, ranging from 5.6% in Kentucky to 16.0% in Vermont."
https://t.co/3jhux7lRTB
Jan 7, 2022 · 20 likes · 1 share · 3,194 followersView post →
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Ildiko ☕️
@IldikoMe · X
“In 2019, 12.3% and 10.0% of surveyed adults met fruit and vegetable intake recommendations, respectively.”
One of the easiest things physicians can do is ask patients if they are eating fruits and vegetable.
https://t.co/DgNj7As388 via @CDCgov
Jan 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,765 followersView post →
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MMWR
@CDCMMWR · X
Do you eat enough fruits & veggies? New CDC study found low fruit & veggie intake among U.S. adults, with about one in 10 meeting either recommendation. Aim for 1.5–2 cups of fruit & 2–3 cups of veggies daily to help lower risk of certain chronic diseases https://t.co/nvnkPUGXsv https://t.co/rcirdAYcz8
Jan 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 46,574 followersView post →
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Bill Ritter
@billritter7 · X
and as long as we're speaking about the pandemic and health ... a new @CDCgov says 9 out of 10 American adults are not getting enough fruits and vegetables, https://t.co/04NtlK8z3p
Jan 6, 2022 · 4 likes · 38,717 followersView post →
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CDC DNPAO
@CDC_DNPAO · X
NEW study shows that fruit and vegetable intake among American adults remains low, with only one in 10 adults meeting intake recommendations. A healthy diet of fruit and vegetables supports immune function and helps prevent numerous chronic diseases. https://t.co/PJHyZFEccj https://t.co/0qV0w02wrf
Jan 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 27,614 followersView post →
Consuming about 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily is linked to lower mortality rates from various causes, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. The study, based on large US cohorts, confirms that higher…
Join Mayla as she interviews Kayla de la Haye on how to transform complex food and health systems for positive change, emphasizing policy and community-based strategies to boost fruit and vegetable intake and support…
90% of adults do not meet the recommended daily intake of vegetables and 87% fail to reach it with fruit consumption. Dietary patterns are important to health outcomes. Eat your plants!
According to the same study
Meeting vegetable intake recommendations was highest among adults aged ≥51 years (12.5%) and lowest among adults with low income (6.8%).
--No sodium is a high risk for eating healthy! Healthy eating patterns limit "sodium"
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Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations! Please read: https://t.co/HwrJWlJQjD
What are this study's implications?
As advocates, we can use this information to tailor efforts to populations at high risk to support immune function and prevent chronic diseases!
1 in 10 American adults eats the recommended amount of vegetables each day...
Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations ... https://t.co/41CdUmg2q6 via @CDCgov
@CDC_DNPAO NEW study shows that fruit & vegetable intake among American adults remains low, with only 1 in 10 adults meeting intake recommendations. A healthy diet of fruit & vegetables supports immune function and helps prevent numerous chronic diseases. https://t.co/RaKrdTus6E https://t.co/vKooJ4B1Bd
Do most US adults eat their apple a day? Not according to these #BRFSS-based findings. See the call for healthier eating where grownups work and live. https://t.co/89VMIRU4LY
Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations — United States, 2019
“12.3% of adults met fruit recommendations…and 10.0% met vegetable recommendations”
@CDCMMWR
https://t.co/HqSvLOnutF
Jan 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 43,202 followersView post →
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Dr Lindy van den Berghe
@250HealthyFoods · X
In the US in 2019 only 10% & 12% of adults met recommended #vegetable & #fruit intake, respectively. A preventable cause of poor #immunity #obesity #T2D #CVD & #cancer
Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations - United States, 2019 https://t.co/wUktikh1xf
Jan 14, 2022 · 1 like · 10,920 followersView post →
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MMWR
@CDCMMWR · X
Do you eat enough fruits & veggies? New CDC study found low fruit & veggie intake among U.S. adults, with about one in 10 meeting either recommendation. Aim for 1.5–2 cups of fruit & 2–3 cups of veggies daily to help lower risk of certain chronic diseases https://t.co/nvnkPUGXsv https://t.co/rcirdAYcz8
Jan 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 46,574 followersView post →
Do you eat enough fruits & vegetables? A new CDC study found only 1 in 10 adults are meeting intake recommendations. Aim for 1.5–2 cups of fruit and 2–3 cups of vegetables daily to help lower your risk of certain chronic diseases. https://t.co/q9xCR3TdMJ https://t.co/BarvzUorSe
“In 2019, 12.3% and 10.0% of surveyed adults met fruit and vegetable intake recommendations, respectively.”
One of the easiest things physicians can do is ask patients if they are eating fruits and vegetable.
https://t.co/DgNj7As388 via @CDCgov
Jan 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,765 followersView post →
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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X
Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations — United States, 2019 (open access)
https://t.co/UYEKFj51nR
#nutrition #diet
Jan 8, 2022 · 1 like · 19,476 followersView post →
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Nick Ribaudo
@ribaudo_nick · X
RT @drmatthewnagra: New analysis of F/V intake amongst Americans:
"Overall, 12.3% of adults met fruit recommendations, ranging from 8.4% in…
Jan 8, 2022 · 1 share · 1,272 followersView post →
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ingentium_COVID
@ingentium_COVID · X
Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations - United States, 2019. https://t.co/LCJOY5bO89
New analysis of F/V intake amongst Americans:
"Overall, 12.3% of adults met fruit recommendations, ranging from 8.4% in West Virginia to 16.1% in Connecticut, and 10.0% met vegetable recommendations, ranging from 5.6% in Kentucky to 16.0% in Vermont."
https://t.co/3jhux7lRTB
Jan 7, 2022 · 20 likes · 1 share · 3,194 followersView post →
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Uber Turco
@CAdabag · X
Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations – United States, 2019 https://t.co/mfB6kaq1yi
RT @CDC_DNPAO: NEW study shows that fruit and vegetable intake among American adults remains low, with only one in 10 adults meeting intake…
Jan 7, 2022 · 1 share · 1,816 followersView post →
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CDC DNPAO
@CDC_DNPAO · X
NEW study shows that fruit and vegetable intake among American adults remains low, with only one in 10 adults meeting intake recommendations. A healthy diet of fruit and vegetables supports immune function and helps prevent numerous chronic diseases. https://t.co/PJHyZFEccj https://t.co/0qV0w02wrf
Jan 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 27,614 followersView post →
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Kris Sollid RD
@SCRDinDC · X
We're a stubborn bunch (and have been for decades) when it comes to eating #fruits and #veggies. @Fruits_Veggies @TomatoWellness @CansGetUCooking https://t.co/3WnGvejbqd
Most American adults are not getting enough of their fruits and vegetables, according to a new study from @CDCgov, with even greater disparities found for those living in poverty. https://t.co/IpJHTTsavO
and as long as we're speaking about the pandemic and health ... a new @CDCgov says 9 out of 10 American adults are not getting enough fruits and vegetables, https://t.co/04NtlK8z3p
Jan 6, 2022 · 4 likes · 38,717 followersView post →
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