Colorado Produce Packs a Punch!
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!
Fruit and Vegetable Goals
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.
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4 - Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom
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Name a fruit you would like to try:
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How will you eat this fruit? (On
cereal, as a snack, for dessert, with
dinner, or on pancakes.)
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Name a vegetable you would like to try:
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How will you eat this vegetable? (As
a snack, with dip, or for lunch)
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