Is the Perceived Fruit Accessibility Related to Fruit Intakes and Prevalence of Overweight in Disadvantaged Youth: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Published in: Nutrients (2020)

The frequency of fruit intake was low among disadvantaged youth. Increasing access to fruit in their food environments appears to enhance consumption and lower the risk of overweight, especially for elementary school girls.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
weight gain
weight loss
risk factors
young adults
body mass index
risk assessment
social support