People who eat more fruits and vegetables each day—up to about 10 servings—are less likely to die from any cause, with the biggest drop in death risk coming from adding even a few servings to their daily meals.
Scientific Claim
Higher total fruit and vegetable intake is associated with a 10% lower risk of all-cause mortality per 200 g/day increase, with the most substantial benefit seen up to 800 g/day, indicating a potential role for plant-based diets in extending lifespan.
Original Statement
“For fruits and vegetables combined, the summary RR per 200 g/day was 0.90 (95% CI: 0.87–0.93, I2 = 83%, n = 15) for all-cause mortality... Reductions in risk were observed up to 800 g/day... There were 31% reductions in the relative risk with intakes of 800 g/day.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim correctly uses 'associated with' and reflects the observational nature of the data, avoiding causal claims while accurately conveying the magnitude and shape of the relationship.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Eating more fruits and veggies—up to about 800 grams a day—lowers your chance of dying early by about 10% for every extra 200 grams you eat, and this study proves it by looking at data from 95 other studies.