[Intake of vegetables and fruits among the Chinese aged 60 and above in 15 provinces(autonomous region and municipatily) in 2015].

OBJECTIVE

To examine vegetables and fruits consumption in a sample of elderly Chinese.

METHODS

Samples from 2015 China Nutritional Transition Cohort Study were used. A total of 5031 participants were included in the final analysis. Three consecutive 24 h recalls were used to collect dietary consumption data. We calculated average daily vegetables and fruits intake. Then compared with recommended intake level of Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents(2016). Logistic regression was applied to analyze key factors affecting the consumption of vegetables and fruits intake.

RESULTS

The overall prevalence of vegetables and fruits consumption among elderly adults in 15 provinces were 99. 5% and 39. 7%. The P50 vegetables intake was 242. 3 g/d, and the The P75 fruits intake was 64. 8 g/d. The logistic analysis showed that the group of male, 60-79 years old and urban residents had more possibility consumed vegetables recommened. The group of high income level and urban residents had more possibility consumed fruits recommened.

CONCLUSION

Fruits consumption rate was low among Chinese elderly adults. The intake was insufficient. Vegetables consumption rate was high. However, the intake of dark vegetables was very low. Gender, age and area were key factors that influenced vegetabels consumpiton of the elderly. For fruits, the key factors were income level and area.