Higher or Lower? Only 30% of adults meet the recommendation for daily fruit intake
Lower - 12.2%
An individual has medical-based or dietary-based conditions.
Nutritional Risk
Areas commonly found in poor neighborhoods where healthy food is a scarcity.
Food Deserts
Higher or Lower? 15% of adults meet the recommendation for daily veggie intake.
Lower - 9.3%
Birth to 2 years
Food Security rates are higher among these 2 races
African American and Hispanic
Higher or Lower? 7% high school students meet fruit intake
Higher - 9%
The 4 causes of Nutritional Deficiencies
Poverty, Education, Resources, and Support
Food Deserts are commonly found in these areas
Low SES (Socio-Economic Status)
Higher or lower? Only 5% of high school students meet vegetable intake
Lower - 2%
Two examples of conditions that are nutritional risk
Anemia, Underweight, Poor diet, History of poor pregnancy outcome
Diets are low in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables and high in these 2 nutrients
Salt and Saturated Fat