It’s fine to not like some foods. You probably didn’t like veggies as a kid. But what if you never ate fruits and veggies?
Talking Points:
- Fruits and vegetables contain a lot of essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. These include vitamins A, B, C, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants.
- What would happen if you cut out all fruits and vegetables? First, your hair would become dried and frayed, your vision would worsen, and you might even lose nighttime vision.
- Your digestive system would go haywire! You’d feel pretty sick all the time.
- Your immune system would have a bad time, too, and without it guarding you from disease, you’d likely get sick a lot.
- The nutrients in fruits and vegetables help your body fight and prevent long-term diseases like cancer. Without them, you can look older and be at a higher risk for other conditions.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What’s your favorite snack that isn’t a fruit or vegetable?
- What are some of your favorite fruits and vegetables? What are some that you don’t like? Why?
- Does your family have a history of certain diseases or conditions? Or do you have a special medical issue? Explain.
- What steps should you take to eat healthier?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
