One-third of the total calories consumed by children come from foods that are high in fat and/or added sugars, while at the same time children are not eating enough "nutrient dense" foods. 

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Cart Pilot Project

Tastings in school can be a fun way to introduce students to nutrient dense foods and help them make healthier choices both in the school cafeteria and at home. EatMoveGrow is pleased to be providing funding for a pilot fresh fruit and vegetable taste testing experience for 850 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders in Catahoula and Concordia parishes. A fresh vegetable is delivered to classrooms on Tuesdays and a fresh fruit is delivered on Thursdays. To help promote student engagement, a classroom poster and promotional sticker for each student highlighting the vegetable/fruit "superhero" of the day accompany each taste test. Additionally, a two-side student activity sheet is provided for each fruit and vegetable. The project has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm. Stay tuned for some student and teacher feedback coming soon!

These free resources can all be downloaded below.

Click to Download Posters and Student Activity Sheets for each of the

EMG Fruit and Vegetable Superheroes