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Fruit and Veggie Fun for Every SeasonNot only are fruits and vegetables nutritious, delicious and come in lots of varieties and forms, but they alsoprovide many health benefits. They are important for every age group. Preparing and eating more of themreally does matter, both now and in the future. Fruits and veggies are full of nutrients like vitamin A, vitaminC and fiber. Other benefits include weight control and decreased risk of stroke, heart disease and certaincancers. Because of these known health benefits, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that fruits andveggies be eaten every day as part of a balanced diet. Offering a total of 3 cups of fruits and veggies each day shouldmeet the needs of most young children. This can be broken down into 1½ cups of fruits and 1½ cups of veggies each day.The Dietary Guidelines also recommend offering dark green and orange veggies and orange fruits more often than othervarieties, due to their beneficial compounds called antioxidants.
Fruit and Veggie Fun for Every Season was developed to help you teach the young children in your life about the importanceof eating fruits and veggies every day. Fruits and veggies bring to young children a rainbow of bright colors, funshapes and unique textures from which to learn.This booklet includes:1. Tips for buying, storing and fixing in-season fruits and veggies.2. Simple and fun recipes that children can help prepare.3. Activity pages for children and adults to work on together.4. Ideas for ways that adults can help children enjoy the many wonderful tastes of fruits and veggies.5. Information on produce grown in North Carolina and the seasons that they are available.6. A list of county fairs where you can learn more about North Carolina-grown produce.
Young children are at the perfect age to learn about healthy eating and preparing food. Learning about fruits and veggies is easy and fun, and the health benefits will last a lifetime.Here are some things that children can do at different ages:
3-year old children can:
• Use a table knife to spread peanut butter. Show your child how to hold the knife.
• Stir or mix wet and dry ingredients together, like pancake mix.
• Mix salad ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. A damp cloth under the bowl can help to keep it from slipping.
4-year old children can:
• Peel oranges or hard-cooked eggs.
• Mash foods like beans with a fork for a dip, or eggs for egg salad.
• Roll food into a ball, like meatballs.
• Knead dough.
5-year old children can:
• Use a table knife for cutting soft foods, like cooked potatoes or bananas.
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Fruit and Veggie Fun for Every SeasonNot only are fruits and vegetables nutritious, delicious and come in lots of varieties and forms, but they alsoprovide many health benefits. They are important for every age group. Preparing and eating more of themreally does matter, both now and in the future. Fruits and veggies are full of nutrients like vitamin A, vitaminC and fiber. Other benefits include weight control and decreased risk of stroke, heart disease and certaincancers. Because of these known health benefits, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that fruits andveggies be eaten every day as part of a balanced diet. Offering a total of 3 cups of fruits and veggies each day shouldmeet the needs of most young children. This can be broken down into 1½ cups of fruits and 1½ cups of veggies each day.The Dietary Guidelines also recommend offering dark green and orange veggies and orange fruits more often than othervarieties, due to their beneficial compounds called antioxidants.
Fruit and Veggie Fun for Every Season was developed to help you teach the young children in your life about the importanceof eating fruits and veggies every day. Fruits and veggies bring to young children a rainbow of bright colors, funshapes and unique textures from which to learn.This booklet includes:1. Tips for buying, storing and fixing in-season fruits and veggies.2. Simple and fun recipes that children can help prepare.3. Activity pages for children and adults to work on together.4. Ideas for ways that adults can help children enjoy the many wonderful tastes of fruits and veggies.5. Information on produce grown in North Carolina and the seasons that they are available.6. A list of county fairs where you can learn more about North Carolina-grown produce.
Young children are at the perfect age to learn about healthy eating and preparing food. Learning about fruits and veggies is easy and fun, and the health benefits will last a lifetime.Here are some things that children can do at different ages:
3-year old children can:
• Use a table knife to spread peanut butter. Show your child how to hold the knife.
• Stir or mix wet and dry ingredients together, like pancake mix.
• Mix salad ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. A damp cloth under the bowl can help to keep it from slipping.
4-year old children can:
• Peel oranges or hard-cooked eggs.
• Mash foods like beans with a fork for a dip, or eggs for egg salad.
• Roll food into a ball, like meatballs.
• Knead dough.
5-year old children can:
• Use a table knife for cutting soft foods, like cooked potatoes or bananas.
Download llink:
http://rapidshare.com/files/57974385/R20070924I.rar
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