Fion CHOW, accredited Practising Dietitian (DAA, AUS) and Assistant Treasurer of Hong Kong Dietitians Association, said ,“ Research suggests that eating adequate amounts of vegetables can reduce the risk of developing various diseases and health problems like hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, certain cancers and obesity.”

For an adult, it is recommended to have at least 3 servings of vegetables, i.e. 1.5 bowl of vegetables, per day. (Table 2)

Table 2 The Recommended Daily Intake of Vegetables