Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Chandigarh Residents Show Moderate Daily Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: PGI Report
Imagine you want to stay healthy.
A report from a big hospital in Chandigarh looked at what people eat.
It found that about half of the men and just a little less than half of the women eat fruits and vegetables every day.
Doctors say this is okay, but eating even more, like 5 servings a day, is even better for your body.
Fruits and veggies give you important vitamins and help your tummy work well.
They can also help stop you from getting sick.
Eating fruits and vegetables that grow in your area during their season is a good idea because they are natural and might have fewer chemicals.
Doctors also found that eating lots of these healthy foods, along with exercise, can help people with certain health problems feel better.
Approximately 54% of men and 53% of women in Chandigarh consume fruits and vegetables daily, according to a new PGI report.
This consumption level reflects a moderate adherence to healthy dietary practices, as per PGIMER experts.
The World Health Organization recommends consuming at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
Fruits and vegetables are vital for providing essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, contributing to gut health and disease prevention.
The report also highlights that lifestyle changes, including diet rich in fruits and vegetables, can help in managing and potentially achieving remission for Type 2 diabetes.
- Who
- Residents of Chandigarh and PGIMER researchers
- What
- A report on dietary habits and NCDs, showing moderate daily consumption of fruits and vegetables.
- When
- Recently released
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To assess dietary habits and their relation to non-communicable diseases.
- Report Name
- Chandigarh Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Registry, Second Report
- Releasing Institution
- PGIMER Chandigarh
- Daily Fruit/Vegetable Consumption (Men)
- Approximately 54%
- Daily Fruit/Vegetable Consumption (Women)
- Approximately 53%
- Recommended Servings (WHO)
- 5 a day
- Dietary Recommendations
- Opt for seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables