Color Power: Fruit & Vegetables

Gr 6 Up—Many families do not realize the importance of fruits and vegetables in their diets or how much of these foods should be included in daily servings. This video breaks the topic into four short segments: why eat fruits and vegetables; how much does one need; how can one eat more; and the final segment, how to select the right fruits and vegetables. Certified dieticians are interviewed in each of the four segments, and they clearly support their answers to each question. In addition to warning consumers about vitamin supplements, the video also addresses proper storage of fruits and vegetables as well as how to select them at a farmer's market. The benefits of these foods lie in their color—the richer the better, according to these experts. One dietician advises viewers to check the website Choosemyplate.gov for more information regarding recommended portions of fruits and vegetables. Printable teaching materials that support the topics can be found at Learningzonexpress.com.—Sheila Acosta, Cody Public Library, San Antonio, TX