Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Resources and Activities

Brownstown Elementary was chosen to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for the 2009 – 2010 school year.  Students will have snacks of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year and will learn about the nutritional value of various fruits and vegetables. 

Click here for additional information about the program and participating schools.

BES Home Page

 

Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

  Nutrient Information

Vitamins and Minerals
Vegetable Nutrition Database

Fruit Nutrition Database

Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition

Using the Nutrition Facts Label

How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label

Figuring Out Food Labels

Food Labels

Nutrition Information for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Nutrition Information

 

 

What do I need to eat?

What counts as a serving size?

The Food Pyramid

 

Activities

MyPyramid Blast Off Game

Analyze My Plate

How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need?

 

 

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