Promote fruits & vegetables
Serve a fruit or vegetable at every snack.
Help children develop healthy habits by serving a fruit or vegetable at every snack. Cooking activities and taste tests are ways to encourage children to eat a variety of different fruits and vegetables so they get all the vitamins and nutrients they need to be healthy.
Take time to talk to kids about the kinds of fruits and vegetables they eat at home, and try to incorporate them into your snacks and activities.
Fruits and vegetables are important in a healthy diet, but many children (and adults!) eat much less than the recommended 5 or more servings each day.
Fruits and vegetables are packed with lots of vitamins and nutrients. They are also a great source of fiber, which helps you feel full.
GET STARTED
Create an account, assess your program & create an action plan
Create an account for your program–it’s quick and easy–then assess how closely your program environment and practices align to the OSNAP goals, and create a customized plan for healthier snack practices and policies at your program.
Tip Sheet and Fast Map
Find ideas on how to engage staff and children in promoting fruits and vegetables at your program.
Write policies
Start making the policies necessary to clearly lay out your program rules for promoting fruits and vegetables.
Afterschool curriculum, Unit 1
Find activities to encourage kids to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day!
Parent materials
Communicate with families about eating fruits and vegetables.
