WHY FRUITS MATTER

Danielle Vivarttas-Ahrnsbrak & Savanna Sussman

Spring 2014 KMCWC Clinical Nutrition Interns

National Nutrition Month

Why Should I Eat More Fruit?

High in Vitamins & Minerals
Low in Calories
High in Fiber
High in Antioxidants

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Vitamin A
Growth & Development
Vision
Immune Function

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Vitamin A Deficiency
Blindness

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Sources of Vitamin A
Fruits
Apricots, Mango, Peach

Sweet Potatoes
Liver

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Vitamin C
Antioxidant
Immune Function
Iron Absorption

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Vitamin C Deficiency
Hair Loss
Bleeding Gums
Easy Bruising
Rough, Dry Skin

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Sources of Vitamin C
Citrus Fruits
Guava
Peppers
Green Vegetables

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Fiber
Increases Sense of Fullness
Lowers Blood Cholesterol
Lowers Blood Sugar

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Diets Low in Fiber

Constipation
Increased Risk
Colon Cancer
Diverticular Disease

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Sources of Fiber
Fruits & Berries
Whole Grains
Beans & Legumes

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Celebrate National Nutrition Month!

Take A Health Survey &
Win Healthy Prizes!
KMC Dining Hall!
Wed. Mar. 26th
11AM-1PM

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