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Factors affecting food choice in relation to fruit and vegetable intake: a review

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Pollard, J, Kirk, S. F. L, Cade, J. E·2002·Nutrition Research Reviews

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The present review provides an investigation into the food choice decisions made by individuals in relation to fruit and vegetable consumption. A comprehensive body of evidence now exists concerning the protective effect of fruit and vegetables against a number of diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease and certain forms of cancer. Current UK recommendations are to increase intakes of fruit and vegetables to 400 g/person per d. In the main body of the review the factors that affect food choice decisions of adults in relation to fruit and vegetable consumption are studied, following a suggested framework of food choice. Factors covered include sensory appeal, familiarity and habit, social interactions, cost, availability, time constraints, personal ideology, media and advertising and health. The content of the review shows just how complex the food choice process can be. Health promotion techniques can be better targeted towards certain groups of individuals, all holding similar sets of values, when making food choice decisions. Food choice, in relation to fruit and vegetable intake, needs to be studied in more depth, in order to provide effective nutrition education programmes, in particular the sets of priorities that different sub-groups of the population consider when making food choice decisions.

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Authors
Pollard, J., Kirk, S. F. L., & Cade, J. E.
Affiliations
University of Leeds (GB)
Corresponding author
Pollard, J
Venue
Nutrition Research Reviews
Published
2002-12
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
373-387
ISSN
  • 0954-4224 (ISSN-L)
  • 1475-2700
OpenAlex
W2128971256
Cited by
420
References
61
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0.30
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Nutrition Research Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Keywords
food choice, fruit and vegetable intake, dietary behaviour, sensory appeal, food familiarity, dietary habits, social influences on eating, time constraints, health promotion, nutrition education, cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention

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