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Macro partitioning
Daily consumption of 5 servings of fruit and vegetables (compared to 2 servings) is associated with lower total mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality, cancer mortality, and respiratory disease mortality.
Aim to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. This specific intake level is linked to significantly lower risks of dying from heart disease, cancer, and respiratory issues compared to eating only 2 servings.
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Data from the Nurses’ Health Study (1984–2014) and Health Professionals Follow-up Study showed that daily intake of 5 servings of fruit and vegetables (versus 2 servings/d) was associated with 13% lower total mortality, 12% lower CVD mortality, 10% lower cancer mortality, and 35% lower respiratory disease mortality.
Why this rating
Based on large prospective cohort studies (Nurses' Health Study, HPFS) spanning decades.
Source
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2022 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association
Connie W. Tsao et al. · Circulation · 2022
DOI 10.1161/cir.0000000000001052
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