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Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables correlated with decreased total intake and % body fat in young adults (806.18)
Author(s) -
Smolinski Paulina,
Tyzbir Robert
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.806.18
Subject(s) - bioelectrical impedance analysis , calorie , body mass index , medicine , zoology , body weight , body fat percentage , biology
The purpose of this study was to evaluate how fruit and vegetable (F/V) intake of young adults related to total daily energy intake (TDEI), body mass index (BMI), and body fatness. Trends in F/V consumption are also reported. Participants included 725 male and female students ages 18‐25 who elected to take a nutrition course from 2009‐2013. Each student kept a three day, self‐reported dietary journal and height and weight were measured. Percentage of body fat was determined using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Diets were assessed for F/V intake normalized to cups per 1000 kilocalories and data analysis was completed using SPSS. Results indicate that from 2009 to 2013 the amount of fruits and vegetables eaten had increased for males and females by 0.27 cups per 1000 kilocalories, indicating a positive change in the habits of young adult students. TDEI and body fatness decreased over these years while BMI slightly increased. The correlation coefficient was ‐0.31 (p<0.001) for TDEI and F/V consumption, indicating that the higher the intake of fruits and vegetables, the lower the TDEI. A regression analysis predicting BMI from TDEI, body fatness, and F/V consumption yielded a coefficient of 0.15 (p<0.001) for body fatness, 1.39 (p<0.001) for TDEI, and ‐0.23 (p=0.005) for F/V intake. We conclude that TDEI and % body fat decrease with increased intake of F/V. BMI may increase with increased body fatness and TDEI, but may decrease with increased F/V intake.