Author Interviews, BMJ, Heart Disease, Nutrition / 31.07.2014
Increase Fruits and Vegetables, Decrease Cardiovascular Mortality
MedicalResearch.com Interview Invitation
Prof. Frank B Hu
Department of Nutrition
Department of Epidemiology
Harvard School of Public Health
Medical Research: What are the main findings of the study?
Prof. Hu: We found that increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with reduced risk of mortality, especially cardiovascular mortality. The largest reduction in mortality can be achieved at 5 servings per day of fruits and vegetables.
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