Sustained low consumption of fruit and vegetables in Australian children: Findings from the Australian National Health Surveys.
Seema MihrshahiRimma MytonStephanie R PartridgeEmma EsdaileLouise L HardyJoanne GalePublished in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2018)
The proportion of Australian children meeting fruit and vegetable recommendations are sub-optimal across all SES groups which suggests that a national approach across demographic strata is warranted. SO WHAT?: Future health promotion interventions should have a refocus on vegetables instead of "fruit and vegetables," particularly in the key transition period when children start pre-school.