September is Fruits & Vegetables – More Matters Month

Fruits & Veggies—More Matters is here to help you focus your attention on eating MORE fruits and vegetables! Add one more. Try something new. Educate yourself. Teach the kids. Try a new recipe.

90% of adults and children do not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables

The Facts
More than 90% of both adults and children do not eat the amount of fruits and vegetables recommended by the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate nutrition guide. But just remember two (2) things… fill half your plate with fruits & veggies at every eating occasion (including snacks) AND all forms … fresh, frozen, canned, dried  and 100% juice … count toward your daily intake!

Source: www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org