According to the report, the average intake of vegetables (including legumes and nuts) in Europe is 220 grams per day, and the average for fruit stands at 160 grams per day, meaning that the average consumption of fruit and vegetables is of 380 grams per day. Czechs consume an average of 253 grams of fruit and vegetables a day, which is almost 190 grams less than in neighbouring Germany. The Poles, Germans, Italians and Austrians lead the ranking, with a daily intake of fruits and vegetables higher than the one recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is 400 grams per day.
Across Europe, the Czech Republic is one of the three countries with the lowest daily consumption of fruits and vegetables. Only Sweden (270 grams per day) and Iceland (196 grams per day) are behind.
The consumption of fruits and vegetables does however significantly increase in the summer months. According to a survey conducted by Tesco, one-fifth of respondents consume four servings of fruit per day. Among the most popular are the sweet summer fruits, including strawberries, melons, peaches, cherries and raspberries.
