Higher fruit consumption linked with lower body mass index

摘要

The association between fruit consumption and body mass index (BMI) was examined by analysing food consumption data among school-age children and adults from the USA. Regression results showed that fruit consumption more accurately predicts BMI thanvegetable consumption. Among the 6 groups of children, the consumption of white potatoes was found to statistically correlate with the BMI for 2 groups of girls -- positive correlation among girls 13 and older. The consumption of other vegetables had nocorrelation to the BMI among the children. The correlation between vegetable consumption and BMI was found to be more significant among adults. Among the 8 subpopulation groups (6 groups of children and 2 groups of adults), fruit consumption was found to have a significant, negative relationship with BMI in 5 groups -- boys age 10-12 years, boys and girls age 13 and older, men and women. Future research should explore how fruits and vegetables are eaten and are incorporated in diets.