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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only one in 10 adults meets the federal fruit or vegetable recommendations, highlighting a widespread issue with dietary quality. This often falls under the ICD-10 code for poor dietary habits, a specific medical classification used to document and manage health conditions related to lifestyle choices.

Accurate ICD-10 coding is vital for proper reimbursement and medical recordkeeping, and the correct ICD-10 code for chronic poor intake depends on patient age and the underlying clinical context. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the appropriate codes for this common clinical issue.