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The level of physical activity was measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression was the intake prediction model using a significance level of 5% (p&lt;0.05).  Results: The median fruit and vegetable intake was 2.0 servings\/day. In adjusted analysis, behavior change strategy (R\u00b2=0.31), self-efficacy (R\u00b2=0.03), friends' support (R\u00b2=0.02), and physical activity (R\u00b2=0.03) explained 39% of the fruit and vegetable intake variance in men. Behavior change strategy (R\u00b2=0.03), self-efficacy (R\u00b2=0.13), perceived barriers (R\u00b2=0.08), and physical activity (R\u00b2=0.02) explained 26% of the fruit and vegetable intake variance in women. Fruit and vegetable intake would increase by one serving for every extra 35 and 47 minutes of physical activity men and women, respectively, practice a day.  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