Factors associated with vegetable and fruit intake among adolescents with overweight and obesity in Selangor from 2020 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substantial scientific evidence firmly advocates consumption of vegetables and fruits for maintenance of overall health and protection against chronic diseases, such as obesity. However, prevalence of fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents in Malaysia remains low, whereas the data on factors associated with vegetable and fruit intake among adolescents were limited.

Objective

This study aims to determine the prevalence of fruit and vegetable intake and the factors that influence the Malaysian adolescents' consumption of fruits and vegetables.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to August 2022 by distribution of an online validated questionnaire on various platforms to recruit school-going adolescents aged 13 to 17 years old

SUBMITTER: Shahridzal SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307182 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature