Did You Know?

• About 9 million Americans, ages 6-19, are overweight.

• Eating 5 apples a week helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

• All fruits have natural sugars, which give you bursts of energy.

• Eating fruits instead of drinking fruit juice provides more fiber and fewer calories.

• The darker the lettuce leaf the healthier it is.

• Baked potatoes with the skin are a good source of fiber.

• With over 500 varieties of avocadoes, you'll find Vitamin A, folic acid, magnesium, potassium and fiber in all of them.

• Fruits and vegetables are equally nutritious and can be added together to get 5 servings a day.

• Bananas are a great source of potassium. Potassium helps in the muscle-building process, keeps your fluids in balance and assists in digestion.