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Relevant Population Characteristics for Family meals

Relevant Population Characteristics

The percentage of Utah adults who consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables is low. A number of studies indicate that eating meals as a family is associated with increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Adults who encourage family meals model healthier eating habits for their children. BRFSS data shows that in 2021, adults who ate 5 or more family meals together in a week were twice as likely to meet recommended fruit and vegetable consumption.

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Healthy Environments Active Living (HEAL) Program, Office of Health Promotion and Prevention, Utah Department of Health and Human Services | Contact: Karlee Walker | Phone: (385) 249-0836 | Email: karleewalker@utah.gov | Website: heal.utah.gov
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Content updated: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:02:48 MDT