As a community, we can create a healthy food environment wherever children live, learn and play. This means
less access to high-sugar, high-fat, high-calorie foods and
more access to affordable healthy and appealing foods like fruits and vegetables.
Why eating fruits and vegetables is important
- Research shows that fruits and vegetables can protect your health and help you manage your weight.
- Eating fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Parents can make a difference!
- Make healthy foods like fruits and vegetables more available.
- Provide balanced meals and snacks that include whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
- Enjoy regular meals together as a family, even as children get older.
- Offer smaller portions of foods and allow children to choose how much they want to eat.
- Limit high-calorie foods such as sweets and high-fat chips.
- Avoid using food as a reward or punishment.
- Try some of these tips to help your child not be a "picky eater"
- Be a good role model - eat more fruits and vegetables yourself!
- Get involved in your school and community to improve food choices for kids.