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. 2003 Nov 22;2:16. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-2-16

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