Fruits and vegetables (F&V) contribute important
nutrients for the human body. Eating F&V lowers the
risk of developing many chronic diseases and can
also help with weight management.1
Creating greater
access to quality and affordable F&V nationwide is an
important step to increase F&V consumption. When state
leaders, health professionals, food retail owners, farmers,
education staff, and community members work together,
more Americans can live healthier lives.
The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2013
provides information for each state on fruit and vegetable
(F&V) consumption, and environmental and policy
indicators of support for consumption. The report, which
can be used to inform decision makers, shows that F&V
consumption is higher in some states than others, but
overall consumption of F&V in the United States is low