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Factors associated with low consumption of fruits and vegetables by preschoolers of low socio-economic level . OBJECTIVE To evaluate factors associated with low consumption of fruits and vegetables among preschoolers from families treated at basic health centers in Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil . METHODS This was a cohort study nested in a randomized field trial . Data collection was performed through structured questionnaires to obtain demographic and dietary data , combined with two 24-hour recalls in the age groups 12-16 months and again at 2-3 years of age . Data on the consumption of one daily serving of fruits ( 80 g ) and vegetables ( 60 g ) were evaluated , as well as consumption of non-recommended foods such as candy , chocolate , and soft drinks . Statistical analyses were performed using Poisson regression with robust estimation . RESULTS A total of 388 children aged 2-3 years were evaluated ; of these , 58 % and 87.4 % did not consume one daily serving of fruits and vegetables , respectively . The following factors were negatively associated with fruit consumption : family income higher than four minimum wages , ( p=0.024 ) , lower paternal educational level ( p=0.03 ) , and lower fruit consumption at 12-16 months ( p=0.002 ) . Factors negatively associated with the consumption of vegetables were low paternal educational level ( p=0.033 ) and consumption of high-sugar content beverages at 12-16 months ( p=0.014 ) . CONCLUSION This study demonstrated a high prevalence of children who consumed less than one daily serving of fruit and vegetables ; early feeding practices , parental education , and family income were associated with this process .
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low consumption of fruits and vegetables
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Intervention_Other
fruits and vegetables
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Intervention_Educational
structured questionnaires
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Intervention_Other
fruits ( 80 g ) and vegetables
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Intervention_Physical
non-recommended foods
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Intervention_Other
candy , chocolate , and soft drinks .
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Intervention_Other
fruits and vegetables
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Intervention_Physical
consumption of vegetables
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Intervention_Physical
consumption of high-sugar content beverages
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Intervention_Physical
fruit and vegetables ; early feeding practices , parental education
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Intervention_Other
family income
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Participant_Condition
preschoolers of low socio-economic level .
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Participant_Condition
families treated at basic health centers in Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil
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Participant_Age
in the age groups 12-16 months
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Participant_Age
at 2-3 years of age .
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Participant_Sample-size
388 children
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Participant_Age
2-3 years