Did you know that you should eat 1 ½ cups of fruit and 2-2 ½ cups of vegetables every day ? That is about the same as eating one peach and 18 baby carrots . Fruits and vegetables contain many of the most important nutrients for our bodies . Nutrients are the substances in food that our bodies need to function , like carbohydrates , protein , fat , vitamins , and minerals .

Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat , sodium , and calories , and contain no cholesterol . They provide our bodies with many essential nutrients , like vitamin A , vitamin C , potassium , fiber , and folate . When you eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables , you are helping your body in many ways , like maintaining a healthy blood pressure , reducing cholesterol levels , and lowering your risk for heart disease . Also , you are helping your body form red blood cells , keeping your skin and eyes healthy , and even helping heal cuts and wounds ! Fruits and vegetables really do pack a punch !

Find the hidden Colorado grown fruits and vegetables in the puzzle . Words can read up , down , or across , from left to right or right to left .

Apple Apricots Asparagus Beets Broccoli Carrots Celery Chard Cherries Eggplant Grapes Lettuce Onions Pear Peppers Potatoes

Pumpkins Squash

Tomatoes Watermelon

Name a fruit you would like to try : _____________________________________ _____________________________________

How will you eat this fruit ? ( On cereal , as a snack , for dessert , with dinner , or on pancakes .)

_____________________________________ _____________________________________ Name a vegetable you would like to try : _____________________________________ _____________________________________

How will you eat this vegetable ? ( As a snack , with dip , or for lunch )

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4 - Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom