5-A-Day

Despite the well-documented health benefits of eating 5+ fruits and vegetables, few Americans do it. Convenience, eating out, and changes in the traditional family meal make eating 5 to 9 fruits and vegetables a day challenging. At the same time, obesity and its related chronic diseases are increasing to epidemic proportions. The environment presents both causes and possible solutions for the high prevalence of obesity. 5-A-Day provides simple, positive concepts with positive health benefits. Environmental/policy research interventions that promote 5-A-Day in work sites and supermarkets show promise as effective strategies to support health and to prevent obesity.