Using theBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System(BRFSS), the researchers randomly collected dietary data on American adults.
There were more than 418,000 people in the system.
Among them, the researchers decided that almost 295,000 responses met their criteria to be included in the analysis.
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However, Compston also pointed out that many people encounterbarriers to eating enough fruits and vegetables.
That said, there are steps that you could take to increase your produce intake every day.
Eating more fruits and vegetables can be simple and low-cost with some know-how and creativity.
