Men are less likely to consume adequate amount of fruit and vegetables than women.

Fruit and vegetables provide abundant amounts of nutrients to our body, including dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also help prevent many chronic illnesses, such as heart diseases, stroke and certain cancers, when consumed adequately in a balanced diet.

The World Health Organization recommends that adults consume a minimum of five servings, or 400 grams, of fruit and vegetables a day in order to obtain optimal health benefits.

Percentage of adults who had consumed at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day in the week prior to the survey by gender, Hong Kong SAR, 2004-2007

Source:Behavioural Risk Factor Surveys, 2004-2007. Department of Health.