Fruit consumption and associated determinants in a sample of young urban Malaysian adults

Bibi Nabihah Abdul Hakim, . and Hanis Mastura Yahya, . and Suzana Shahar, . and Zahara Abdul Manaf, . Fruit consumption and associated determinants in a sample of young urban Malaysian adults. pp. 567-574. ISSN 1394-035X

Introduction : Adequacy of fruit intake contributes to an individuals health including reducing the risk of non-communicable disease. This study aimed to assess consumption of fruits in various forms and to determine associated factors and barriers. Methods : In this cross-sectional study a total of 300 adults aged 20-39 years were purposely recruited from several urban locations in the Klang Valley. Consumption of fruits in the past 12 months was assessed using a selfadministered food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) assisted with pictures of serving size of fruits. Anthropometric measurements were taken and body mass index and waist circumference computed. Results : Fruit intake among young adults was lower (1.61.0 servings/day) than the Malaysian Dietary Guideline 2010 of 2 servings/day. Only 32.3 consumed fruits as recommended with women consuming significantly more fruits than men. Preferred fresh fruits were red apple banana and papaya. Consumption of fruit juice was associated with increase in waist circumference (R0.261 p0.027) after adjustment for age sex ethnicity education level and marital status. Fruit intake showed no significant association with other anthropometric measurements. Sensory appeal perceived health benefit easy to prepare and influence of family were the main determinants of fruit intake whilst affordability and availability were the major barriers. Conclusion : Fruit consumption among young adults in this study was lower than the recommendation for daily fruit intake. Studies with larger sample size are suggested to verify the finding of significant association between fruit juice consumption and risk of abdominal obesity.

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Abstract

Introduction : Adequacy of fruit intake contributes to an individuals health including reducing the risk of non-communicable disease. This study aimed to assess consumption of fruits in various forms and to determine associated factors and barriers. Methods : In this cross-sectional study a total of 300 adults aged 20-39 years were purposely recruited from several urban locations in the Klang Valley. Consumption of fruits in the past 12 months was assessed using a selfadministered food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) assisted with pictures of serving size of fruits. Anthropometric measurements were taken and body mass index and waist circumference computed. Results : Fruit intake among young adults was lower (1.61.0 servings/day) than the Malaysian Dietary Guideline 2010 of 2 servings/day. Only 32.3 consumed fruits as recommended with women consuming significantly more fruits than men. Preferred fresh fruits were red apple banana and papaya. Consumption of fruit juice was associated with increase in waist circumference (R0.261 p0.027) after adjustment for age sex ethnicity education level and marital status. Fruit intake showed no significant association with other anthropometric measurements. Sensory appeal perceived health benefit easy to prepare and influence of family were the main determinants of fruit intake whilst affordability and availability were the major barriers. Conclusion : Fruit consumption among young adults in this study was lower than the recommendation for daily fruit intake. Studies with larger sample size are suggested to verify the finding of significant association between fruit juice consumption and risk of abdominal obesity.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Fruits
AGROVOC Term:	Fruit juices
AGROVOC Term:	Consumption
AGROVOC Term:	Dried fruits
AGROVOC Term:	Adults
AGROVOC Term:	Urban areas
AGROVOC Term:	Questionnaires
AGROVOC Term:	Anthropometry
AGROVOC Term:	Body measurements
AGROVOC Term:	Cross sectional analysis
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8034

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