One in three adults in UK and Ireland eat five or more daily portions of fruit and veg

While the UK fares well when it comes to eating fruit and veg, it remains one of the most obese countries in the developed world. Photograph: Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock

One in three adults in the UK and Ireland consume five or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day, a higher proportion than in any other nation in the developed world, a report suggests.

Regular consumption of fruit and veg is associated with improved health outcomes, particularly in lowering the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. The World Health Organization recommends eating at least 400g – or five or more portions – each day.