Patterns of fruits and vegetable consumption among adults of different ethnics in Selangor Malaysia

Lee Y. H., . and Aminah A., . and Wan Rozita W. M., . and Nurul Izzah A., . and Md Pauzi A., . and Siti Fatimah D., . Patterns of fruits and vegetable consumption among adults of different ethnics in Selangor Malaysia. pp. 1095-1107. ISSN 2231-7546

A survey was conducted to investigate patterns of fruits and vegetables consumption among Malaysian adults residing in Selangor Malaysia. Two hundred forty two subjects comprises of male (28) and female (72) of major ethnics (Malays-52.3; Chinese-30.5; Indians-16.9) with the mean age of 43.518 years were studied from July to November 2002. Consumption data for vegetables were collected using 24 hours duplicate samples method while for fruits 24-hour diet record was used. The results showed that most frequently consumed leafy leguminous root brassica and fruits vegetables were celery (Apium graveolens) spinach (Spinacia oleracea) water spinach (Ipomoea aquatic) long beans (Vigna sesquipedolis) French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) carrot (Daucas carota) potato (Solanum tuberosum) Chinese mustard (Brassica juncea) round cabbage (Brassica reptans) cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var cauliflora) chilies (red green small or dried) (Capsicum sp.) tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) cucumber (Cucumis sativus) long eggplant (Solanum melongena) and okra (Hibiscus esculentus). While most consumed ulam and traditional vegetables were petai (Parkia speciosa) sweet leaves (Sauropus andragynus) and Indian pennywor (Hydrocotyle asiatica). Other vegetables inclusive spices and flavorings that were preferred by subjects were shallot (Allium fistulosum) garlic (Allium sativum) onion (Alium cepa) green bean sprout (Phaseolus aureus) and curry leaves (Murraya koenigii). The most preferred fruits were banana (Musa spp.) and apples (.Malus domestica). A total consumption of fruits and vegetables among adults in Selangor was 173 g/day and the consumption among Malays (202 g/day) was significantly higher (P0.001) compared to the Chinese or Indians. Individually vegetables were consumed 133 g/day while fruits were 179 g/day. No significant differences (P0.05) were shown for consumption of different vegetable categories among different ethnic groups. Study subjects consumed more brassica vegetables compared to other vegetable categories and the Malays preferred traditional vegetables compared to the other two ethnics. Most vegetables were consumed as soup and boiled least was consumed as raw and salad form.

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Abstract

A survey was conducted to investigate patterns of fruits and vegetables consumption among Malaysian adults residing in Selangor Malaysia. Two hundred forty two subjects comprises of male (28) and female (72) of major ethnics (Malays-52.3; Chinese-30.5; Indians-16.9) with the mean age of 43.518 years were studied from July to November 2002. Consumption data for vegetables were collected using 24 hours duplicate samples method while for fruits 24-hour diet record was used. The results showed that most frequently consumed leafy leguminous root brassica and fruits vegetables were celery (Apium graveolens) spinach (Spinacia oleracea) water spinach (Ipomoea aquatic) long beans (Vigna sesquipedolis) French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) carrot (Daucas carota) potato (Solanum tuberosum) Chinese mustard (Brassica juncea) round cabbage (Brassica reptans) cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var cauliflora) chilies (red green small or dried) (Capsicum sp.) tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) cucumber (Cucumis sativus) long eggplant (Solanum melongena) and okra (Hibiscus esculentus). While most consumed ulam and traditional vegetables were petai (Parkia speciosa) sweet leaves (Sauropus andragynus) and Indian pennywor (Hydrocotyle asiatica). Other vegetables inclusive spices and flavorings that were preferred by subjects were shallot (Allium fistulosum) garlic (Allium sativum) onion (Alium cepa) green bean sprout (Phaseolus aureus) and curry leaves (Murraya koenigii). The most preferred fruits were banana (Musa spp.) and apples (.Malus domestica). A total consumption of fruits and vegetables among adults in Selangor was 173 g/day and the consumption among Malays (202 g/day) was significantly higher (P0.001) compared to the Chinese or Indians. Individually vegetables were consumed 133 g/day while fruits were 179 g/day. No significant differences (P0.05) were shown for consumption of different vegetable categories among different ethnic groups. Study subjects consumed more brassica vegetables compared to other vegetable categories and the Malays preferred traditional vegetables compared to the other two ethnics. Most vegetables were consumed as soup and boiled least was consumed as raw and salad form.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Fruits
AGROVOC Term:	Vegetables
AGROVOC Term:	Consumption
AGROVOC Term:	Leguminosae
AGROVOC Term:	Leafy vegetables
AGROVOC Term:	Ethnic groups
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	26 Apr 2025 16:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/22345

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