作者: Uriyoán Colón-Ramos , Lila J. Finney-Rutten , Vivian Colón-López , Vivian Colón-López , William Calo
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摘要: Objective: A diet high in fruit and vegetables (FV) is associated with a decreased risk for chronic diseases, such as cancer. Limited information exists regarding the factors FV intake persons living Puerto Rico. The objective of this study was to examine sociodemographic, behavioral, health belief dietary habits Methods: Secondary data analysis adults aged 18 years older from Rico Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS-PR) conducted 2009. Multivariate logistic regression models were used identify meeting established recommendations consumption. Results: Only 14.5% met daily intake, vast majority (90.9%) unaware current recommendations. Bivariate analyses demonstrated that being obese, having lower than school education, not knowing significantly these In multivariate analysis, obese (OR = 3.77; 95% CI 1.41-10.08) aware 9.26; 3.77-22.73) continued be Conclusion: Rican population far consumption recommendations, prevalence estimates are below US median. Low might put at increased developing cancer well number other diseases secondary both improper nutrition obesity.