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Differences in consumption of fruits and vegetables among normal and overweight participants estimated by 24-hours recall

Dietary patterns abundant in fruits and vegetables are associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases, but their intake in most of the countries is usually insufficient. There is also evidence that substitution of high energy foods for fruits and vegetables can be very effective strategy for weight management. The aim of this study was to compare the total daily energy intake and fruits and vegetables consumption, for normal and overweight (BMI &#8805; 25) participants. In this study 120 healthy volunteers had participated, age 19&#8211; 54 yr (36 overweight ; BMI 28.1 kg/m2 and 84 normal weight participants ; BMI 21.7 kg/m2). Method of 24-hour recall was used to determine the dietary intake of total energy and fruits and vegetables consumption, and was repeated 10 times during one year. Both groups had almost the same average daily energy intake (2022.4 kcal/day and 1962.7 kcal/day for overweight and normal weight participants, respectively). The results for the mean daily consumption of fruits and vegetables (without potatoes), 409 g for overweight and 393 g for normal weight participants, are in agreement with recommendations. In comparison with normal weight participants, overweight had higher fruits consumption (210 g and 156 g, p<0.05). In conclusion, equal intake of energy and a higher fruits consumption of overweight than normal weight participants, can be justified with underreporting of consumption for some food groups, especially high energy foods, by one part of overweight participants.

fruits and vegetables consumption; 24-hours recall; normal and overweight subjects

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