IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

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1 Wash and eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

2 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS A tomato is a berry of the nightshade family which includes potatoes, peppers and eggplant. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant pigment that gives food its reddish color. Lycopene may decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease and keep the immune system healthy. George Washington Carver believed tomatoes had medicinal qualities. He wrote 115 Ways to Prepare It for the Table, introducing tomatoes into the popular culture. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

3 Wash. Slice. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

4 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Turnips are root vegetables like carrots, beets, jicama, radishes and rutabagas. Turnip is a starchy vegetable (complex carbohydrate) that provides long-lasting energy for the body. It also is an excellent source of vitamin C. Turnip fossils were found in caves in China, dating back thousands of years. Root vegetables were a staple of American colonists over the winter months because they could be stored for long periods of time. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

5 Wash. slice. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

6 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Half a cup of zucchini is a good source of vitamin C and a source of manganese and potassium. Manganese is a mineral that is essential to proper bone formation and metabolism. Zucchini is a type of summer squash, along with yellow, pattypan, crookneck and chayote squash. In Great Britain, zucchini is called "vegetable marrow." Most squash varieties originated in the Americas, but zucchini is native to Italy. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

7 Wash and eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

8 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS There are more than 7,500 apple varieties grown worldwide. About 2,500 of those grow in the U.S. It s best to eat the apple with the peel. That s where most of the fiber (for healthy digestion) and antioxidants (to fight chronic disease) are found. Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) spent almost 50 years of his life in the wilderness of Illinois, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Ohio planting orchards. He traveled on foot and would trade apple trees for pennies or even for clothing. Some of his trees still bear fruit to this day. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

9 Wash and eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

10 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Asian pears are a good source of vitamin C to fight infection and help heal wounds. Most of the fiber is found in the skin. In Chinese medicine, Asian pears are used to treat coughs, laryngitis, ulcers and constipation. Asian pears are native to Japan and China where they have grown for over 3000 years. Early in Japan s history, Asian pears were thought to ward off evil and misfortune and the trees were often planted near gates and in the corners of the property. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

11 Wash and eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

12 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Asparagus is a powerhouse of nutrients. Among other things, asparagus is a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the body s cells, helps the body use vitamin K and keeps the skin, hair and immune system healthy. A member of the lily family, asparagus is related to onions, leeks and garlic. Asparagus is the stem of the plant. White asparagus is grown under a foot of soil to prevent photosynthesis. In the right conditions, asparagus can grow as much as 1 inch per hour up to 12 inches a day! The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

13 WasH. PEEL. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

14 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Half a cup of avocado is an excellent source of fiber and monounsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals. Mono and poly unsaturated fats help to lower bad cholesterol levels and raise good cholesterol levels. Spanish conquistadors were given avocadoes by the Aztecs and Incas in the 16th century. Avocadoes are fruits, although many people think they are vegetables. Avocado trees are evergreens that can grow to 80 feet tall. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

15 WasH. SLICE. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

16 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Half a cup of beets gives the B vitamins folate and riboflavin. B vitamins help your body grow and release energy from foods you eat. Sugar beets contain twice the amount of sugar as table beets, and supply one third of the world s table sugar. Beet leaves were used for medicinal purposes, but the Greeks were the first to consume both the beet (which is a root) and its leaves. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

17 WasH AND eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

18 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Broccoli is known as the Crown Jewel of Nutrition offering 6 different vitamins, fiber, calcium and potassium. One vitamin in broccoli, folate, helps reduce the risk of birth defects in newborns. Broccoli has been known for over 2000 years. One Roman prince refused to eat anything but broccoli for a month. The name broccoli comes from the Italian word brocco meaning branch or arm. When we eat broccoli, we are eating the flower of the plant. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

19 WasH. slice. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

20 DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Melons give us Vitamin C to heal wounds and keep us healthy, and Vitamin A for healthy eyes. They have fiber for good digestion, also. Melons grow on vines along the surface of the ground. They grow all over the U.S. even in parts of Nevada! Wash melons to remove dirt and bacteria just before cutting and eating. Try melons as a snack, in a smoothie or salsa, or with any meal. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

Wash and eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH