2.2.7 Percentage of 12 to 19 year old Canadians who eat fruits and vegetables at least 5 times a day, by gender, Canada, 2007 to 2014
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | 43.5 | 47.6 | 46.1 | 48.3 | 43.7 | 43.5 | 041 | 39.3 |
| Girls | 52.8 | 51.1 | 52.4 | 50.4 | 44 | 46.2 | 46.4 | 048.2 |
Notes:
Data is using 2013 health region boundaries.
Variable examined indicates the usual number of times (frequency) per day a person reported eating fruits and vegetables.
Measure does not take into account the amount consumed.
Source: CICH graphic created using data adapted from the Canadian Community Health Survey data retrieved from CANSIM table 105-0501: Canadian health characteristics, annual estimates, by age group and sex, Canada (excluding territories) and provinces.
In 2014, 48% of girls aged 12 to 19 years reported that they ate fruits and vegetables at least 5 times a day. That was down from 53% in 2007.
Boys were less likely to do so.
In 2014, 39% of boys aged 12 to 19 years reported that they ate fruits and vegetables at least 5 times a day. That was down from 44% in 2007.
In 2014, 48% of girls aged 12 to 19 years reported that they ate fruits and vegetables at least 5 times a day. That was down from 53% in 2007.