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Fruits & Vegetables play a preventive role in…

Cancer DiverticulosisHeart diseases Diabetes MellitusStroke COPDHypertension OsteoporosisBirth defects AlzheimerCataracts Skin wrinklingObesity

“Healthy” food include…

Fruits & VegetablesBeans/ LegumesNutsWhole grainsLow-fat dairySeafood

Organic food …

Processed food labeled as “ organic” may sell well, not necessarily because they are organic, but because they tend to be prepared

more “healthfully”

Why “color” ?

• Wide range of vitamins, minerals & fiber• Phytochemicals, antioxidants• Emphasis on variety, easier to get to recommended daily

amount

Yellow/Orange : heart, vision, immune systemBlue/Purple: memory, healthy aging, urinary tractGreen: vision, strong bones & teethWhite: heart, cholesterolRed: heart, memory, urinary tract

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New Ideas…

– why fruit - veggies– healthy food– cool fuel– supermarket scavenger hunts– new arrival– get kids involved– meal planning– Mom 2 Mom

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