The “five-a-day” target for fruit and vegetable consumption is unrealistic, according Britain's new GP leader. Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard said the guidance should be revised because it is unaffordable for many families, reports the Guardian.
In her first interview since becoming the chair of the Royal College of GPs, Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard told the Observer: “For people that have a low income, five-a-day is really, really hard. It’s expensive to have five-a-day. I get my five-a-day, no problem, but for many people they can’t afford it.” Fruit and vegetables should be reduced in price to encourage greater uptake, she said.
In general, consumption targets that people find unachievable or unrealistic should be rethought because they demoralise those who do not achieve them, Stokes-Lampard said.
