Vegetables and Fruit Nutrients Page

The table below gives you a summary of what vegetables and fruit there are, the main nutrients in this food group and their main functions

Food Nutrients     Functions

Pumpkin, carrots, green beans, peas, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, cabbage, broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts. Oranges, banana, grapes, pears, peaches, strawberries, apricots. Fruit juice.

Vitamins Minerals

Protect and regulate your body Your body has soldiers called antibodies that help you fight off infections and diseases.

Carbohydrates

Give energy to your body Like cars need fuel to move, you energy to do your daily activities!

Handy Tips:

  • To make 5 servings of vegetables and fruit, try to eat 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit everyday

  • It is better to eat fresh vegetables and fruit everyday, rather than drinking fruit juice. Fruit juice contains some hidden sugars (remember that you only need to eat fats and sugars as little as possible).

    You need to eat 5 servings of vegetables and fruit everyday!


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