Frequently Asked Questions

The Importance of Fruits and Vegetables

1. Why are fruits and vegetables important for my health?
2. Don't people know that eating fruits and vegetables is a good thing to do and is part of a healthy diet?
3. How many fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily for good health?
4. Is the 5 A Day Program consistent with the Food Pyramid and US Dietary Guidelines?

About the "5 A Day" Program

1. What are the objectives of the 5 A Day Program?
2. What are the components of the 5 A Day Program?
3. Who are the members of the 5 A Day Program Partnership and what are their roles?
4. What is the 5 A Day Program's Behavioral Research and Evaluation component?
5. What is the 5 A Day Program's Research and Evaluation component?

Serving Size

1. How big is a serving?
2. What about kids?

Types of Fruits and Vegetables

1. What types of fruits and vegetables are promoted by the 5 A Day Program?

How to Add Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Diet the Quick and Easy "5 A Day" Way

1. What are some quick and easy ways that I can add fruits and vegetables into my diet?
2. What are some quick and tasty ways to prepare fruits and vegetables?
3. How can I get more information?

Fruits and Vegetables and Our Health

1. How important are nutrition and dietary factors in health and chronic disease prevention?
2. Why do fruits and vegetables help prevent certain cancers?
3. Will eating more fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet help prevent other diseases?
4. How do key nutrients found in fruits and vegetables help prevent certain cancers?
5. What are antioxidants and how do they work?
6. What about using antioxidant supplements?
7. What are good sources of nutrient rich fruits and vegetables?
8. Why is it important to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables?

Americans Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

1. How many fruits and vegetables do Americans eat?
2. What is the BRFSS and does it have questions related to vegetable and fruit consumption?
3. What are fruit and vegetable consumption patterns for specific demographic groups?

Awareness

1. How many Americans are aware of the 5 A Day message?
2. Why is awareness of the 5 A Day message so important?
3. What websites would you recommend for learning more about the 5 A Day Program, consumption patterns, and the role of fruits and vegetables in cancer prevention?
4. From the Food Guide Pyramid, how do I determine the number of servings that are right for me?

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This page last updated August 20, 2002

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