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HEART DISEASE AND STROKE PREVENTION PROGRAM
HEALTHY LIVING
A national awareness campaign emphasizes the idea that when it comes to eating fruits and veggies—"more matters."
Fruits & Veggies-More Matters LogoAlways leave them wanting more! Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® is a health initiative that will help you do just that: practical tips on how to get more fruits and veggies in your family's diet, recipes to make fruits and veggies everyone's favorite, and nutrition information that teaches you how to keep a good balance. Fruits & Veggies—More Matters is a simple message that will make nutrition easier, tastier, and more enjoyable. Simply eat more.

Today, more than 90 percent of all Americans do not eat their recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. The amounts of fruits and vegetables you need each day may seem daunting. But Fruits & Veggies—More Matters has made it easy… every step taken in eating more fruits and veggies helps you and your family be at their best. Simply eat more!

What do fruits and veggies do for me?

Which nutrients are found in fruits and veggies?

How many fruits and veggies do you need?

How much is a cup?

State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009 Utah Action Guide
Find information on Utah’s fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption and policy and environmental support in The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables.

Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Grocery Store Tours
The Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Grocery Store Tours provide third grade students in Utah with an opportunity to tour a local grocery store. While at the store students learn the importance of eating more fruits and veggies. Read through the tour script to get a taste of what students experience on the tour.

To schedule a Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Tour contact your Local Health Department Representative.

Teachers use these handouts and worksheets to teach fruits and veggies in the classroom.
Counting Colors
Encourage Kids to Eat More Fruits & Veggies
Fruits & Veggies Spelling Bee
Fruits & Veggies Classroom Ideas
Fruit & Veggie Fast Facts
Fruit & Veggie Resources/Tools
Get Smart! Back to School
TASTE Handout
Three Simple Steps to Eating More Fruits & Veggies
Three Simple Steps to Eating More Fruits & Veggies - Spanish
Vitamins A & C Worksheet
Worldly Fruits & Veggies Worksheet

5 Simple Messages to Keep in Mind:
  1. Fruits and veggies provide the unrivaled combination of great taste, nutrition, abundant variety and multiple product forms.
  2. Eating fruits and veggies matters in maintaining a healthy weight and may reduce the risk of many diseases.
  3. All product forms count - fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and 100% juice.
  4. Eating a colorful variety of fruits and veggies provides a wide range of valuable nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and potassium.
  5. Every step taken towards eating more fruits and veggies and getting more physical activity helps families be at their best.

Helpful Handouts Available for Download:
Choose Smart Choose Healthy
Eat More, Weigh Less
Why do Fruits and Vegetables Matter to Men
How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Manage Your Weight
How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Manage Your Weight - Spanish

How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need?
Encouraging Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Save Time and Money While Eating ‘More'
Entertaining With Fruits and Veggies
Fruits and Veggies—On the Go
Fruit and Veggie “Q and A”
True or False? Test Your Fruit and Veggie IQ

Visit the official Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Web site to learn more about the brand and for tips on eating "more."