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Fruit and Vegetable of the Month
 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through their Fruits and Veggies Matter campaign shows the different fruits and vegetables of the month.  Health Managers, Nutritionists, and classroom staff working with Head Start and other child development programs may display this calendar as a reminder to introduce children and staff to a variety of fruits and vegetables each month.

Fruit and Vegetable of the Month

Fruits and vegetables come in terrific colors and flavors, but their real beauty lies in what's inside. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases.

To get a healthy variety, think color. Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients, like fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Some examples include green spinach, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plums, red watermelon, and white onions. For more variety, try new fruits and vegetables regularly.  More>>

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Fruit and Vegetable of the Month. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2008. English.