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The latest Irish Health Survey look at children's consumption of fruits and vegetables Alamy Stock Photo

The Daily Poll

How often do you eat fruits and vegetables?

According to new CSO data, almost nine in ten children aged 2 to 17 eat fruits and vegetables daily.

THE LATEST IRISH Health Survey has revealed that younger children are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables daily than teenagers.

The report, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), found that over 90% of children aged between 2 to 8 eat fruits and vegetables at least once a day, compared to 84.8% of those aged 13 to 17.

So, let’s turn the question to you: How often do you eat fruits and vegetables?

Poll Results:

Daily (6804)

Almost every day (1793)

Weekly (378)

Every once in a while (257)

Rarely (139)

Never (75)

Unsure (22)

Daily
Almost every day
Weekly
Every once in a while
Rarely
Never
Unsure

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