CDC Reports Children Do Not Eat Enough Fruits or Vegetables

Published on Aug 12, 2014 in Child Nutrition, School-Aged Children, Young Children

8.12.2014 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data through their monthly Vital Signs report that reveals 9 out of 10 children, ages 2-18, do not eat enough vegetables and 6 out of 10 children do not eat enough fruit. The report offers recommendations for parents, child care providers and schools, and policymakers that can support increased access to and consumption of high quality fruits and veggies.

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