Description
The 2009 Report provides information on fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption and policy and environmental support within each state. National and state-specific information is reported for behavioral indicators and policy and environmental indicators.
Supplier(s)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Periodicity
2009
Selected Content
Behavioral indicators include the consumption of recommended servings of F&V. Policy and environmental indicators include indicators of the availability of healthier food in retail markets, schools, and food support systems.
Methodology
The behavioral indicators presented in this report are derived from objectives for F&V consumption outlined in Healthy People 2010; data is from CDC's health surveillance systems. The policy and environmental indicators are from multiple data sources and measure several aspects of a state's ability to support F&V consumption. Each indicator can be measured in most states.
References
Fruits & Veggies Matter: Health Professionals: State Indicator Report from CDC and related web pages. Accessed September 5, 2010.