Eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily is recommended for good health and disease prevention, but few children actually meet this guideline. Fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious, providing vitamins, minerals, and fiber with relatively few calories. They are also convenient fast foods that can be eaten on the go or quickly prepared at home. Consuming a variety of fresh or lightly cooked fruits and vegetables ensures getting different nutrients that support health and reduce disease risk.

1. Fruits & Veggies

2. Eating plenty of
fruits and
vegetables keeps
us healthier and
less likely to
develop disease.

3. We should fill half our plate with
fruits and vegetables.

4. We should eat at least five fruits
and vegetables every day.

5. Few children actually
eat the recommended
amounts of fruits and
vegetables daily!
Why?

6. The are the original fast foods
• They are convenient—handy size, can be
eaten fresh
• They can be eaten on the go—grab an apple
on your way out the door
• They can be prepared quickly—wash and ear,
or peel and eat!
• They provide quick energy—carbohydrates for
our bodies

7. Fruits and vegetables are
nutrient-rich as they have lots of
vitamins and minerals in
comparison to calories.

8. A food that is not nutrient-rich
(also called an empty calorie
food) provides calories with very
few vitamins or minerals.

9. Different fruits and vegetables
have different types of vitamins
and minerals—eating a variety is
very important.

10. Some of the most common
nutrients found in fruits and
vegetables are fiber, vitamin A,
vitamin C, B vitamins, iron,
calcium, folate and potassium

11. The nutrients in fruits and
vegetables improve health and
reduce risks of many diseases.

12. Fresh or lightly cooked fruits and
vegetables have more nutrients
than those that are over cooked,
frozen or canned.

13. Name That Produce