Fruit 'n' Veg Week 2008

Wednesday 10 February 2010

Fruit 'n' Veg Week in Western Australia 6–10 September 2010

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.

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!

In 2009, over 260 schools from around Western Australia took part in Fruit ‘n’ Veg Week. For ideas on how to incorporate fruit and vegetables into your school curriculum, download the
2009 Fruit ‘n’ Veg Week Information Booklet (PDF 2MB).

Stay tuned for information on 2010 Fruit ‘n’ Veg Week events

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.