A Fruitless Effort: The Unchanged State of American Produce Consumption The National Center for Health Statistics' latest report paints a discouraging picture of Americans' eating habits.
Despite some improvement in fruit intake and a slight decline in vegetable consumption, the majority of adults are still not meeting federal nutrition guidelines.
More than 30% of adults reported not eating any fruits or vegetables at all. One striking aspect of this report is the persistent disparity between fruit and vegetable consumption.