Table 2

Frequency distributions of dietary behavior for the Senior Games participants


No.
%

On average, how many days per week do you consume
at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables?


     0
54
8.2
     1
66
9.9
     2
77
11.6
     3
95
14.3
     4
96
14.5
     5
89
13.4
     6
62
9.4
     7
124
18.7
The recommended daily intake for fiber is 20–35 grams per day.
On average, how many days per week do you consume at least the minimum amount?
(Example: 2 grams = 1 slice of whole wheat bread, 1 medium apple, banana, or orange,
1/2 cup carrots, corn, or green beans; 4 grams = 1/2 cup berries, peas, broccoli, or spinach;
5 grams = 1/2 cup all bran cereal, rice or pasta).


     0
28
4.3
     1
29
4.4
     2
31
4.7
     3
58
8.8
     4
60
9.2
     5
102
15.6
     6
79
12.1
     7
268
40.9
Do you take a daily multivitamin supplement?


     Yes
462
70.1
     No
197
29.9
Are you conscientious about your diet?


     Yes
514
77.5
     No
149
22.5

Merrill and Shields Nutrition Journal 2003 2:16   doi:10.1186/1475-2891-2-16