Fruits and Vegetable Consumption Patterns at Selected Households in Dhaka City

Abstract

Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium. They're a good source of dietary fiber, which can help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems. A diet high in fiber can also reduce risk of bowel cancer. Here, 40 respondent gave their information regarding their fruits and vegetables consumption patterns, daily intake of vegetables and fruits . We have interviewed 45% women and 55% men from Mohammadpur , Dhaka within the age limit of 12 to 77 years old. The monthly household income limit were 10000 to <50,000 BDT. The high income group spend more on buying fruits and vegetables while the low income group spend a little for keeping fruits and vegetables in their diet. For example, people who spend more than 5000 BDT on fruits and vegetables are 15%, 3500 BDT 35.50%, 2000 BDT 20% and less than 2000 BDT 5%.