« Go Back Promote the adoption of Fruits & Veggies-More Matters

Why: 

Nutrition experts currently recommend that Americans eat, 2-6 cups of fruits and vegetables a day.  Americans should include fruits and vegetables with a spectrum of colors:  red, yellow/orange, blue/purple, white, and green, since they contain a variety of healthful antioxidants.  Diets that are high in vitamins A and C and fiber may reduce risk of chronic diseases.  Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of these nutrients.  People who eat more than 2 cups of fruits and vegetables daily have half the risk of developing cancer as those who eat less than 2 cups per day.  Thirty-five percent of all cancer deaths may be related to poor dietary habits.

How: 

Here are some ways to promote the Fruits & Veggies-More Matters campaign:

• Promote Fruits & Veggies-More Matters TM month/week in September.

• Host an employee health fair and include information on fruits and vegetables.

• Involve cafeterias and vending companies in promoting fruits and vegetables.

• Give Farmers’ Market coupons as employee recognition awards.

• Hold cooking demonstrations using fruits and vegetables.

• Write Fruits & Veggies-More Matters TM articles for your corporate newsletter.

• Solicit articles, recipes, and events related to Fruits & Veggies-More Matters TM from employees for your newsletter.

• Develop policies on having fruits or vegetables served at all worksite meetings where food is offered.

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