Table. Perceptions of Ease of Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Home, School, and Out-Of-School Settings As Reported by a Nationally Representative Sample of US Children Aged 8 to 18 (N = 1,178).
| Age Group | Food Type | Ease of Access | Home (%) | School (%) | Afterschool (%) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–12 year olds | Fruits and vegetables | Very easy | 72.2 | 35.3 | 26.6 | <.001 |
| All other responsesa | 27.8 | 64.7 | 73.4 | |||
| Cookies, chips, and candies | Very easy | 30.6 | 25.0 | 26.7 | .124 | |
| All other responsesa | 69.4 | 75.0 | 73.3 | |||
| 13–18 year olds | Fruits and vegetables | Very easy | 53.3 | 20.9 | 13.8 | <.001 |
| All other responsesa | 46.7 | 79.1 | 86.2 | |||
| Cookies, chips, and candies | Very easy | 33.9 | 48.9 | 37.1 | <.001 | |
| All other responsesa | 66.1 | 51.2 | 62.9 |
a Includes somewhat easy, neither easy nor difficult, somewhat difficult, and very difficult.