How many times have you heard, "Everyone should eat a minimum of 5 servings of vegetables and fruit every day for good health." You've probably heard it so many times you've tuned it out.
Despite knowing we should eat more vegetables and fruit, fewer than 10% of us do. Yes, you read that correctly. More than 90% of Americans currently do not meet even the minimum guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake.
What about overweight and obesity? We are told again and again that a healthy body weight is non-negotiable for wellness. Despite this, nearly 75% of American adults are overweight or obese.
That's the trouble with well-meaning public health campaigns. They are easy to tune out. They often don't help people change behavior. Most of us
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