Life style; personal characteristics

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Nutrition, 4 years or older, 2014-2022

In the years 2014 to 2022, the questions about nutrition were asked to all people aged 4 years or older. The questions were about the consumption of fruit, vegetables and fish. As of 20232, the questions about nutrition have been adjusted and expanded. The old indicators are therefore no longer supplemented. Due to the change in questions, the figures on fish, vegetable and fruit consumption for the years before 2023 cannot be compared with the figures from 2023 onwards.

Consumption of fruit

Persons are being asked to indicate their consumption of fruit in a regular week during the last months.

Sufficient fruit during 7 days a week

The percentage of persons who eat at least 2 pieces of fruit (from 9 years of age) or one and a half piece of fruit (children up to and including 8 years of age) every day. One piece of fruit corresponds to 100 grams. This recommendation corresponds with the ‘Wheel of Five’ of the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. This standard originates from the Dutch Dietary Guidelines (November 2015) of the Dutch Health Council.

At least 5 days a week sufficient fruit

The percentage of persons who, on at least 5 days of the week, eat at least 2 pieces of fruit (from 9 years of age) or one and a half piece of fruit (children up to and including 8 years of age). One piece of fruit corresponds to 100 grams.

Nutrition, 1 year or older, from 2023

The questions about nutrition are asked to all people aged 1 year or older and cover the consumption of meat and fish, fruit, vegetables, sugary drinks, bread and snacks. The nutritional questions are thoroughly revised in 2023. Therefore the figures on fish, fruit and vegetable consumption for the years before 2023 cannot be compared to those from 2023 onwards.

Consumption of fruit

People were asked about the consumption of fruit in a normal week in the previous months. The key figures for fruit consumption come from the Food Consumption Survey (see table explanation).

Meets the fruit guideline

Eats at least 2 portions of fruit every day (from 9 years old) or one and a half portions of fruit (children up to 8 years old). One portion of fruit corresponds to 100 grams. These amounts are advised by the Dutch Nutrition Center. These guidelines are based on the Health Council's Guidelines for a Healthy Diet. The figures on fruit consumption from 2023 cannot be compared to the figures for the years before 2023 due to a change in the question.

At least 5 days a week sufficient fruit

Eats at least 2 portions of fruit per day (from 9 years old) or one and a half portions of fruit (children up to 8 years old) at least 5 days a week. One portion of fruit corresponds to 100 grams. The figures on fruit consumption from 2023 cannot be compared to the figures for the years before 2023 due to a change in the question.