We are very fortunate to have the Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program at our school. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service started the program for elementary schools to help combat obesity by introducing students "to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample." The program was piloted in a limited number of schools but is now available nationwide in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Every week, the students get a different fruit or vegetable to try out on their designated day.
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