Nutrition

1. Nutrition Third Grade 2008 Pick a Better Snack

2. Third Grade learns to Pick a Better Snack

3. Apples Nutrients: Good source of Pectin that helps reduce cholesterol Good source of Vitamin C

4. Fun Facts about apples Apples are a member of the rose family. Apples are high in fiber. Fresh apples float because 25% of their volume is air. The most popular variety in the United States is the Red Delicious.

5. Banana High in Vitamin B6 A good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber

6. Fun Facts about bananas Bananas do not grow on trees. They grow on plants that are giant herbs and are related to the lily and orchid family. Bananas have been grown for over one million years. Over four million tons of bananas are imported into the United States every year. Bananas are the most popular fruit in America

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8. Blueberries Powerful antioxidants that fight against heart disease and cancer.

9. Fun Facts about blueberries Blueberries are the second most popular berry in the United States. Blueberries are native to North America

10. Grape Fruit Nutrients High in Vitamin C Contains antioxidants that may help prevent certain forms of cancer

11. Fun Facts about grapefruit The Grapefruit got its name from the way it grows in clusters on a tree. One half of a grapefruit counts as one serving of your 5 a day. One half of a grapefruit contains all of the Vitamin C your body needs for the day.

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13. Grapes Contain phytochemicals (plant compounds) that may reduce heart disease.

14. Fun Facts about grapes Some species of grapes date back to as early as 6000 B.C. Currently there are more than 50 varieties of grapes in California. Concord grapes are one of only three fruits native to North America, the two others are cranberries and blueberries.

15. Green Pepper Nutrients: High in vitamin C Sweet and hot red peppers are a good source of vitamin A

16. Fun Facts about green peppers The most popular sweet pepper in the United States is the bell pepper Chili peppers are hot As bell peppers mature, their colors change from green to red and become sweeter. Dried chili peppers are called “Ristras”- a symbol of plenty and hope.

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18. Kiwi High in Vitamin C. A good source of fiber, Vitamin E, and Potassium.

19. Fun Facts about kiwi In 1962, kiwi fruit became available in the United States. There are 400 different varieties of kiwi fruit in China.

20. Pineapple Very high in vitamin C.

21. Fun Facts about pineapple Pineapples can weigh up to 20 lbs. Of all the new world discoveries of Columbus pineapple was the fruits that caused the biggest stir back home. Spanish explorers knew that eating pineapples help to prevent scurvy.

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23. Pumpkin High in Vitamin A and beta carotene Pumpkins come in many varieties, with such names as spooktacular funny face, jump jack, munchkin, and sweetie pie.

24. Fun Facts about pumpkin The pumpkin is related to zucchini. The heaviest pumpkin in the world is 1,469 pounds. The pumpkin is New Hampshire's state fruit.

25. Raisins

26. Fun Facts about raisins Raisins come from the Latin word racemus meaning a cluster of grapes or berries.

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28. Rhubarb Contains some vitamin C

29. Fun Facts about rhubarb Rhubarb’s nickname is the “pie plant” because that is the primary use for this vegetable. Beginning in the eighteenth century, rhubarb began to be consumed in foods.

30. Strawberry Nutrition: High in Vitamin C

31. Fun Facts about strawberries There are more than 600 types of strawberries There are 200 tiny seeds in each strawberry Strawberries are the most popular berry in the United States

32. Eat a RAINBOW every day.Vary your fruits and vegetables.