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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

LevelPeriodicity
State10 years