Seeing parents eat fruit and vegetables - and cutting up portions for children both boosted their intake.

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More than half take up eating oily fish (53%) and 46% eat more fruit and vegetables.

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The food industry said it supported government action to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables.

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It is recommended that adults eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, with the suggestion that diseases such as heart disease, stroke and even cancer could be reduced.

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He advised that people should eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables.

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