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Article: Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at University of Ghent.
- Article from:
- Clinical Trials Week
- Article date:
- November 16, 2009
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According to recent research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, "Canteens are known to be promising settings for activities to promote intake of fruits and vegetables, but it remains unclear to what extent distributing free fruits and vegetables can influence dietary patterns of customers. The present study evaluated the effect of providing fruits and vegetables for free in a university canteen on the daily diet of university canteen customers."
"Canteen customers (n 209) were randomly allocated to a fruit and vegetable group (FVG) and a control group (CG). FVG participants were given two portions of fruits and one portion of vegetables for free at ...