http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/spotlight.html
September marks the beginning of the school year and it's also Fruits & Veggies — More Matters™ month. This is a time when CDC joins other public and private organizations to promote eating fruits and vegetables for better health. CDC has developed a kit,Explore the World with Fruits and Vegetables, for teachers, public health professionals, and dietitians to use with children to spark their interest in fruits and vegetables. It explores cuisines from different parts of the world, and provides activities to use in geography, math, and social studies classes. The kit includes a guide, poster, recipe cards for adults and children, worksheets, and a brochure.
Printed materials for this campaign are available through the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Please call 888-391-2100 or visit www.pbhcatalog.org* for more information.
Color Your Plate!
A plate that includes colorful vegetables is not just appealing to the eye. A wide variety of produce also provides your body with a number of health promoting benefits, such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. It’s important to eat a wide variety of colorful vegetables and fruits every day.
The following table gives examples of some of the seasonal vegetables and fruits you are likely to find in local markets during the fall months.
The following table gives examples of some of the seasonal vegetables and fruits you are likely to find in local markets during the fall months.
| Fresh, in-season vegetables include: | Fresh, in-season fruits include: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Beets Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Collards | Eggplant Pumpkin Snow Peas Spinach Winter Squash Sweet Potatoes Turnips | Apples Bananas Clementines Cranberries Grapes Grapefruit Kiwi | Kumquat Oranges Pears Persimmons Pomegranates Quinces Tangerines |
For suggestions on ways to prepare many vegetables and fruits see our Fruit & Vegetable of the Month.
Related Resources
Fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org*
Visit the Produce for Better Health Foundation's website for helpful tips, recipes and additional information about fruits and vegetables.
Visit the Produce for Better Health Foundation's website for helpful tips, recipes and additional information about fruits and vegetables.
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