Abstract
Kidney transplant recipients must avoid obesity-related complications. To investigate the relationship between fruit/vegetable intake and weight change after transplant, 35 transplant recipients with dietary intake and physical activity records, at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months after transplant, were included. At all time points, fruit/vegetable intakes were below recommended levels. Baseline body mass index was inversely associated with baseline and overall vegetable intakes. No significant association was found between fruit intake and body mass index/weight change. A significant positive correlation was found between fruit/vegetable intake among weight losers and women. Findings suggest that transplant recipients should be encouraged to consume fruit/vegetables to reduce obesity-related comorbidities.