Oklahoma is the #1 state where people consume the least fruits and vegetables

[Behind the Aegis]

Many of us have heard of the importance of eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which is vital to support a healthy immune system and prevent chronic conditions. Most American adults however aren’t getting enough fruits and vegetables despite the recent popularity of a more plant-based diet and lifestyle. Only 12.3% of Americans are eating fruit and 10% are eating a daily serving of veggies. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults eat 1.5-2 cups of fruits and 2-3 cups of vegetables daily.

Citing data collected through the 2019 Risk Behavior Surveillance System by the CDC, Thistle compiled state-level data on fruit and vegetable consumption. States and Washington D.C. are ranked by the percent of the adult population consuming less than one serving of fruit per day, from the highest rate to the lowest. Data was not available for New Jersey.

Check out the data below to see how your state stacks up, or look at the national fruit and vegetable consumption ranking here.

Oklahoma by the numbers

- Adults eating less than one serving of fruit per day: 48.4%

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This is a New Year's resolution for me. It is odd I eat so little fruit, because basically I love all kinds of fruit, and, at times, can eat it in great quantity. Of course, I have horrible eating habits anyway to go along with some serious body dysmorphia and eating issues.

[exboyfil]

1. Unless you count avocados and tomatoes

I am at zero fruit servings a day.

Vegetables on the hand - I am off the charts.

Keto diet

[EYESORE 9001]

2. Even in Vermont, the #1 state

the numbers could stand improvement.

#1. Vermont

- Adults eating less than one serving of fruit per day:: 32%

- Adults eating less than one serving of vegetables per day: 12.7%

- High school students eating less than one serving of fruit per day: 37.9%

- High school students eating less than one serving of vegetables per day: 27.9%

https://thoughts.thistle.co/thistle-thoughts/how-fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-varies-by-state

[sanatanadharma]

3. Not just problems of health as usually considered...

Some life-time diets cause minds to dull just as surely as guts to fill.

[yellerpup]

4. Fruits are available in Oklahoma

We begin our day with a fruit cup, mixing the fruits we use in different combinations, depending on the prices. This morning we started with 1/2 a banana, 1/2 a kiwi, and about 6-8 strawberries apiece, which we always squeeze lime juice over. The bad diet habits here are notorious, most of my family suffered diabetes and heart disease. At 72, I'm the oldest living member of my family and many younger cousins are also gone. They could never give up their traditional diet of fried food, gravies, and sugar bomb desserts.