•Nearly 72% of men and 60% of women in Nova Scotia do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. 

•An average of 65% of Nova Scotians do not eat enough fruit and vegetables on a daily basis.

•The percentage of Nova Scotians eating fruits and vegetables has not changed over the last six years.

•Men eat fewer fruits and vegetables than women.

•Nova Scotians eat fewer fruits and vegetables than the average Canadian.
(Reference: Canadian Community Health Survey 2001 – 2007)

In Nova Scotia, the Healthy Eating Action Group, an alliance of government, non-government and not-for-profit organizations, has released the province’s first healthy eating strategy. Healthy Eating Nova Scotia identifies several goals including increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables; increasing the healthy food choices for children and youth; and increasing the availability and affordability of healthy food for all Nova Scotians. As well, the latest Canada’s Food Guide puts greater emphasis on eating fruits and vegetables.