Adults: Zero fruit or vegetable consumption (%)

Level State10 years

Definition

Proportion of the population age 15 years and older who did not consume any vegetables or fruits in the previous day.

Interpretation

Consumption of zero vegetables or fruits is an unhealthy practice, as these food groups are associated with reduced risk of NCDs. It is a general population diet quality indicator aligned with the infant and young child feeding indicator.

Data source

Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - Household Budget Survey (POF) microdata: https://www.ibge.gov.br/estatisticas/sociais/saude/24786-pesquisa-de-orcamentos-familiares-2.html

Level	Periodicity
State	10 years