Data

Despite federal guidelines encouraging Americans to consume more fruits and vegetables and fewer energy-dense foods and sugar-sweetened beverages, current data suggests that the majority of Nebraska adults and youth do not meet recommendations.

According to the 2009 Nebraska Behavioral Risk Factor Survey:

• Fewer than 1 in 4 adults consumed 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables per day in 2009.
• Women are more likely to consume 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables per day, on average, compared to men.

According to the 2009 Nebraska Youth Risk Behavior Survey:

• Only 1 in 4 students reported eating fruit at least twice per day.
• Only 1 in 10 students reported eating vegetables at least 3 times per day.
• Nearly 1 in 4 students reported drinking a can, bottle, or glass of soda/pop at least once per day.
• Fewer than 1 in 5 students reported drinking a glass of milk at least 3 times per day.

For more information related to nutrition behaviors in Nebraska, click here.