Summer fruits and veggies are one of the best parts of this season! They're in plentiful supply, whether from your own garden or the local farmer's market. And perhaps you and your student have pledged to support one another in eating more healthfully this summer.

Luckily, there are quite a few support mechanisms out there to give you a boost:

• The Produce for Better Health Foundation site at www.5aday.org offers ready-made charts to track your fruit and veggie input, articles about everything from avocados to artichokes, kid-friendly activities to include younger siblings, recipes and more.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site at www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/ offers a visual and information-packed fruit and vegetable of the month feature, 5 a day tips, and how to wash/handle produce safely.
• The Eat 5 to 9 a Day for Better Health site at www.5aday.gov offers tips on what constitutes a serving, what nutrients men and women need, and a colorful guide to eating fruits and veggies by color to maximize the health benefits.

Here's to a productive, produce-filled summer for you and your student!

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