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Table 2 Frequency distributions of dietary behavior for the Senior Games participants

From: Understanding why adult participants at the World Senior Games choose a healthy diet

 

No.

%

On average, how many days per week do you consume

at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables?

  

   0

54

8.2

   1

66

9.9

   2

77

11.6

   3

95

14.3

   4

96

14.5

   5

89

13.4

   6

62

9.4

   7

124

18.7

The recommended daily intake for fiber is 20–35 grams per day.

On average, how many days per week do you consume at least the minimum amount?

(Example: 2 grams = 1 slice of whole wheat bread, 1 medium apple, banana, or orange,

1/2 cup carrots, corn, or green beans; 4 grams = 1/2 cup berries, peas, broccoli, or spinach;

5 grams = 1/2 cup all bran cereal, rice or pasta).

  

   0

28

4.3

   1

29

4.4

   2

31

4.7

   3

58

8.8

   4

60

9.2

   5

102

15.6

   6

79

12.1

   7

268

40.9

Do you take a daily multivitamin supplement?

  

   Yes

462

70.1

   No

197

29.9

Are you conscientious about your diet?

  

   Yes

514

77.5

   No

149

22.5