A CDC study analyzed data from children aged 2-18 from 2003 to 2010. Whole fruit intake among children aged 2–18 years increased by 12% of the 2003–2004 baseline amount per year from 2003 to 2010. Fruit juice intake significantly decreased. Vegetable intake among children did not change from 2003 to 2010.
and preparing fruits and vegetables. In short, public health needs to continue doing what it has been doing...paying attention to food policies and food environments in multiple settings.
The full report can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/ For more information, contact susan.motika@state.co.us .