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Promoting fruit and vegetable consumption

There is compelling evidence that an adequate consumption of vegetables and fruit protects against a range of common chronic diseases. Most groups of the NSW population eat less than the recommended amounts, particularly of vegetables. Promoting increased consumption of vegetables and fruit is a priority in Eat Well NSW: A framework for action for public health nutrition 2003-2007 - PDF (1.5Mb).