In 2012, Americans spent approximately 42% of their household food budget eating away
from home, a factor linked to reduced fruit and vegetable (FV) intake.
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Conversely, when individuals and families prepare food at home, they have higher
diet quality, including FV intake.
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Researchers recommend that efforts to encourage healthy eating focus on promoting
home food preparation and offering FV in multiple food environments (eg, home, schools,
and work).
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Published online: October 15, 2016
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