Average intake of fruit and vegetables is, in Europe and North America, still below
\nrecommended levels. In addition, averages hide the disparities within a country,
\nparticularly with regard to an intake gradient according to socio-economic level.
\nKnowing this, it is helpful to explain why individuals do not follow recommendations.
\nThe articles presented in this edition of GFVN contain results that reveal how difficult
\nit is to identify the barriers that are truly associated with fruit and\/or vegetable intake.
\nThe three articles show that many of the perceived barriers, including those cited most
\noften, are not related to fruit and\/or vegetable intake. Conversely, some barriers may not
\nbe perceived as such by consumers.
\nArticles in this GFVN edition also illustrate the complexity of the mechanisms behind
\nfruit and\/or vegetable consumption. It is surprising that the effects of income on fruit
\nintake are not mediated by the perception of high prices but by a non-appreciation of
\nfruit (Dijkstra et al.). The high cost of healthy food influences the fruit and vegetable
\nintake of people who are food secure but not those who are food insecure (Mook et al.).
\nDespite the different populations studied and the diversity of approaches, the three
\narticles show that the low hedonic value attributed to healthy food (Mc Morrow et
\nal.) or to fruit and\/or vegetables (Dijkstra et al.; Mook et al) is a perceived barrier
\nsignificantly linked to a lower fruit and\/or vegetable intake. It is clear, therefore, that
\nways and opportunities to more frequently taste and consume a greater variety of fruit
\nand vegetables should be provided, which will make these foods more attractive. In this
\nway, the notion that healthy equals less tasty could be dispelled among those with low
\nintake levels.<\/p>\n","auteur":null},"elements_rattaches":false},"yoast_head":"\n