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Teen Vegetable Consumption
| Value: |
17.3 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2011 |
| Location: |
County : Miami-Dade |
| Comparison: |
FL State Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
Health / Teen & Adolescent Health
Health / Diabetes |
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of high school students who ate vegetables three or more times per day during the seven days preceding the survey. |
| Why this is important: It is essential to eat a fresh, healthy and balanced diet in order to optimize weight and prevent chronic disease. Numerous studies have shown a clear link between the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables consumed and rates of chronic diseases, especially cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, about 35 percent of all cancers can be prevented through increased fruit and vegetable consumption. The USDA currently recommends four and one-half cups (nine servings) of fruits and vegetables daily for a 2,000-calorie diet, with higher or lower amounts depending on the caloric level. Despite the benefits, many people still do not eat recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. This is particularly true of consumers with lower incomes and education levels. |
| Technical Note: The regional value is compared to the Florida state value. |
| Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System |
| URL of Source: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/yrbs/index.htm |
| URL of Data: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/youthonline/App/Default.aspx |
| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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Time Series Data
percent
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Teen Vegetable Consumption by Gender
percent
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Teen Vegetable Consumption by Race/Ethnicity
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Teen Vegetable Consumption
| Value: |
17.3 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2011 |
| Location: |
County : Miami-Dade |
| Comparison: |
Prior Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
Health / Teen & Adolescent Health
Health / Diabetes |
|
What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of high school students who ate vegetables three or more times per day during the seven days preceding the survey. |
| Why this is important: It is essential to eat a fresh, healthy and balanced diet in order to optimize weight and prevent chronic disease. Numerous studies have shown a clear link between the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables consumed and rates of chronic diseases, especially cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, about 35 percent of all cancers can be prevented through increased fruit and vegetable consumption. The USDA currently recommends four and one-half cups (nine servings) of fruits and vegetables daily for a 2,000-calorie diet, with higher or lower amounts depending on the caloric level. Despite the benefits, many people still do not eat recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. This is particularly true of consumers with lower incomes and education levels. |
| Technical Note: The trend is a comparison between the most recent and previous measurement periods. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the trend. |
| Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System |
| URL of Source: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/yrbs/index.htm |
| URL of Data: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/youthonline/App/Default.aspx |
| Maintained By: Healthy Communities Institute |
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Time Series Data
percent
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Teen Vegetable Consumption by Gender
percent
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Teen Vegetable Consumption by Race/Ethnicity
percent
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