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The program supports healthy eating habits, improves nutrient intake, and helps reduce risks of certain chronic diseases. Schools receive grants to participate and cover allowable operational expenses, while nutrition education strengthens program effectiveness. 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A potential benefit of eating more fruits and vegetables is reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.  \nColorful fresh fruits and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients. A few of the nutrients found in fresh fruits and vegetables includes: vitamin C to help heal, fiber to improve bowel function and decrease risk of coronary heart disease and vitamin A for healthy skin and eyes.  \nIn accordance with Federal law and United States Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795  \nIllinois State Board of Education  \n[www.isbe.net/nutrition](www.isbe.net/nutrition)  \nIllinois State Board of Education Nutrition Programs Division Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program  \n100 North First St. (W-270) Springfield, IL 62777-0001  \nPhone: 800/545-7892  \nFax: 217-524-6124  \nContacts:  \nLindsay Blough [lblough@isbe.net](lblough@isbe.net)  \nRoxanne Ramage: [rramage@isbe.net](rramage@isbe.net)  \nAt My School!!!  \nFresh Fruit and Vegetable  \nProgram  \nWhat is the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program?  \nThe United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program makes fresh fruits and vegetables available to students a minimum of two times per week during the school day, at times other than during the meal periods at no cost to the students. Schools can receive a grant to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and receive funds for the fresh fruits and vegetables and for allowable operational expenses.  \n.  \nWhat is the purpose of the program?  \nThe purpose of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is to pro  \nvide free, fresh fruits and vegetables to students. The program is a wonderful chance to expose children to a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Another integral part of the program is nutrition education, which enhances the effectiveness of the program.  \nHow are the fresh fruits and vegetables distributed to the students?  \nEach school can find a system that works for them. Schools may want to distribute fruits and based on the ages of the students. In the lower grades, it may be easier to serve the students in their classrooms, while the older students may enjoy a fruit/ veggie stand where they can help themselves. The USDA encourages schools to develop innovative and varied methods to offer the fruits and vegetables to students.  \nWhen and where can fresh fruits and Vegetables be offered?  \nSchools may offer fresh fruits and vegetables purchased with the grant funds in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, or elsewhere at any time during the school day except during meal periods. They can also be used in classroom activities and nutrition education.  \nWhat can school staff do to help?  \nYou can help students through role modeling. While the program is targeted at students, it recognizes the important connection between students, teachers, and school staff. Teachers and school staff are encouraged to eat the fresh fruits and vegetables along with the students. Another way school staff can help is by integrating nutrition education into the classroom and/or stressing the importance of wellness through healthy eating choices and physical activity.  \nWhat can parents or the community do to help?  \nParents are wonderful volunteers to assist on a daily basis with preparation and delivery of the fresh fruits and vegetables or for special events. Parents might also be wonderful resources for nutrition education. The community can also be a great resource when it comes to nutrition education. 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