It Pays to Eat Fruits and Vegetables |
The It Pays to Eat Fruits and Vegetables Challenge has now ended. Healthier Cumberland would like to thank everyone that participated. Winners of the cash prize drawing were: $250 - Kathy Bekkum; $150 - Barry Kuenkel; $50 - Doreen Miller. Our next community challenge will start in September and will focus on physical activity. We will also be sponsoring a Family Letterboxing Challenge this summer. Check back on June 20th for the first clue. |
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Healthier Cumberland is sponsoring a community health challenge called It Pays to Eat Fruits and Vegetables. This event will run for 6 weeks: April 15th – May 26th. Participants will log the number of cups of fruits and vegetables they consume each day and have the opportunity to win prizes.
The goals of this community challenge are to become aware of how many fruits and vegetables we’re currently eating, learn how much we should be eating, and work toward meeting that goal. Not only are fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients that are important for good health, they help in controlling your weight! They may also reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases.
This challenge is free and open to all ages. Participants that complete and submit their logs for all six weeks of the program will be eligible for a drawing of cash prizes. Completed logs can be submitted to the Cumberland Hospital, School District Office, US Bank, or Jacobson’s Advanced Eye Care Clinic between May 27th and June 3rd. |
| Drawing for Cash Prizes on June 4th: |
*Prizes to be awarded in Chamber Checks
1st Prize: $250
2nd Prize: $150
3rd Prize: $50 |
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| Presentations |
Thursday, April 12th at 6:00pm
Cumberland Memorial Hospital and Cumberland Clinic front lobby
Presenter: Healthier Cumberland staff
Friday, April 13th at 12:00pm
Cumberland Memorial HospitalClassroom I
Presenter: Susan Rouzer RD |
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Community Tastes and Tips Events
Samples and Handouts |
Selecting Fruits and Vegetables
Saturday, April 21st 9 – 11 am at Main Street Market
Eating Fruits and Vegetables on the Run
Saturday, May 5th 9 – 11 am at Island City Food Co-op
Eating Fruits and Vegetables on a Budget
Saturday, May 19th 9 – 11 am at Louie’s Finer Meats |
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| Participating Restaurants & Convenience Stores (as of 4/5/07) |
Enjoy an It Pays to Eat Fruits and Vegetables side order or “grab and go” option at these local establishments:
Skiddies
Barronett Bar & Grill
Hilltop
Kwik Trip
Bob & Steve’s BP Amoco |
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TRACK THE NUMBER OF CUPS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
YOU EAT EACH DAY FOR 6 WEEKS |
- Keeping a log of what you eat is a great way to be more aware of the food choices you make.
- Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is important to good health.
Set a Goal:
- Eat an extra cup of fruits/vegetables each day.
(Track and log what you normally eat during Week 1 and calculate your daily average. This is your baseline. Your goal is to eat one extra cup every day during Week 2 through Week 6 of the Challenge.)
- Eat the recommended amount of fruits/vegetables for my age. (See the chart below.)
- Other:_____________________________________________________
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How many fruits and vegetables do you need every day? |
Women |
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Men |
| Age |
Fruits |
Vegetables |
Age |
Fruits |
Vegetables |
| 2-3 |
1 cup |
1 cup |
2-3 |
1 cup |
1 cup |
| 4-8 |
1 cup |
1 1/2 cups |
4-8 |
1 1/2 cups |
1 1/2 cups |
| 9-13 |
1 1/2 cups |
2 cups |
9-13 |
1 1/2 cups |
2 1/2 cups |
| 14-18 |
1 1/2 cups |
2 1/2 cups |
14-18 |
2 cups |
3 cups |
| 19-30 |
2 cups |
2 1/2 cups |
19-50 |
2 cups |
3 cups |
| 31-50 |
1 1/2 cups |
2 1/2 cups |
51+ |
2 cups |
2 1/2 cups |
| 51+ |
1 1/2 cups |
2 cups |
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/fruitsandveggies |
What counts as a cup? |
1 cup |
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1/2 cup |
| 1 small apple |
1 medium potato |
1 snack container applesauce |
| 1 large banana |
2 large celery stalks |
16 grapes |
| 1 medium grapefruit |
1 cup cooked greens |
1 medium cantaloupe wedge |
| 1 large orange |
2 cups raw greens (salad) |
1/2 medium grapefruit |
| 1 medium pear |
12 baby carrots |
4 large strawberries |
| 1 small wedge watermelon |
2 medium carrots |
4 broccoli florets |
| 2-3 medium plums |
1 large sweet potato |
6 baby carrots |
| 8 large strawberries |
1 large ear of corn |
1 large plum |
| 1 large bell pepper |
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1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins) |
In general, 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice, or 2 cups of raw leafy greens can be considered as 1 cup from the vegetable group. 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the fruit group. |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/fruitsandveggies |
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