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Moms know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for kids, but many find it challenging to get children to eat them. Use these messages and actionable tips and advice to give moms confidence to try these simple ways to increase the variety and amount of fruits and vegetables kids’ and other family members eat. See spotlight and the implementation guide for tips and suggestions.

Fruits and Vegetables Messages, Tips, Advice, Guidance
Use these resources to help moms put messages into practice!

All Tips, Advice, Q&A for Moms

For Mothers of Preschoolers

Why does it matter what I do?

For Mothers of Elementary School Kids

How to get kids help …
Eating the Rainbow!

All Messages

For Mothers of Preschoolers

They learn from watching you…

They take their lead from you…

For Mothers of Elementary School Kids

Let your kids be produce pickers…

Want your kids to reach for a healthy snack?

Messages and Tools for Kids (aged 8-10)

Fuel up with fruits and veggies…
Eat Smart to Play Hard

NEW! Activity Sheets for Kids.

Download Video Game for kids:

The ‘Field Day Challenge’ game allows kids to “Go for the Gold” while learning about healthy eating. Learn more about the game.

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All Tips, Advice, Q&A for Moms

All Messages For Mothers of Preschoolers

For Mothers of Elementary School Kids

Messages and Tools for Kids (aged 8-10)

All Messages

For Mothers of Preschoolers