Increasing produce consumption is vital to our nation's health, and we are not talking about french fries. While the new dietary guidelines recommend 2.5 cups of vegetables per day and two cups of fruits, many people fall incredibly short. The Five a Day Power Play! campaign was developed to encourage kids to consume 3.5 to 5 cups of fruits and vegetables and be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day.
Through a carefully developed bilingual curriculum, students participate in a range of activities, from planning a meal to taste testing. Best of all, each activity is aligned with California Content Standards and the California Department of Education's nutrition benchmarks. These can be found in a word document by clicking the one of the links below.
California Content Standards
A resource kit is available to 4th and 5th grade teachers, as well as various community organizations, such as afterschool programs and summer camps. Our resource kit includes cookbooks with easy, healthy recipes that kids will truly enjoy. Try Oprah's recipe by clicking on the link below.
