Fruit n Veg Week 2009
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Fruit 'n' Veg Week 2009   7–11 September
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Objectives
 
 

increase awareness of the need to eat more fruit and vegetables

increase positive perceptions of fruit and vegetables

increase opportunities for students to plan for, prepare and taste fruit and vegetables

support behaviour change by incorporating nutrition program into key learning areas of the curriculum

 
 


Fruit ‘n’ Veg Week has been an annual event in WA primary schools since 1990 and is a vital part of the effort to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables in WA.

In 2009, schools are encouraged to ‘Get Your Skates On’ for Fruit ‘n’ Veg Week. The week provides a focus for the school community to promote fruits and vegetables. It is a great opportunity to hold classroom, canteen and whole-of-school activities and events!

For great ideas, recipes and competition details download the
2009 Fruit ‘n’ Veg Week Information Booklet (PDF 2MB)
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Goal for Fruit ‘n’ Veg Week
To increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables among primary school-aged children in WA.
To increase the proportion of schools which participate in Fruit ‘n’ Veg Week.
 
Key Messages
Parents and Teachers
Children need to eat more fruit ‘n’ veg.
Children should eat fruit ‘n’ veg everyday.
Healthy eating is important for children.
 
Children
I need to eat more fruit ‘n’ veg.
I should eat fruit ‘n’ veg everyday.

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