Dear Parent:

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Theres a R AINBOWonMy Plate

Time to start coloring!

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Eat your colors every day.
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Bobby Banana

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Color by Number! 1 = purple, 2 = green, 3 = white, 4= yellow, 5 = red
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Exercise the Color Way

Cornelius Corn

Patrick Potato

Brandon and Bronwyn Blueberry Stuart Spinach

Stan and Sarah Strawberry

Join the fun! Give the 5 A Day Friends some color!

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Shop by Color
Gretta Grapefruit

BLUE/ PURPLE

GREEN WHITE RED

YELLOW/ ORANGE

Eggplant Onion

Sammy Salad-in-a-Bag

Mango

Strawberry

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Color the fruits and vegetables. Then write in your favorites for each color group.

Have a 5ADay Food Art Party

Trees in a Broccoli Forest
Recipe provided courtesy of Dole Food Company

METHOD

Ingredients G 2 Dole carrots, peeled G 3 cups Dole broccoli florets G 4 cherry tomatoes G 3 tablespoons parsley leaves Ingredients for Dipping Sauce G 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt G 1/4 cup light sour cream G 2 teaspoons honey G 2 teaspoons spicy Calvin brown mustard Carrot Utensils Needed G cutting board G sharp knife G serving plates G small mixing bowl G mixing spoon G measuring cups and spoons Nutrition Information (per serving) 78 calories 2 g total fat 0.8 g saturated fat 5 mg cholesterol 88 mg sodium 13 g carbohydrate 3 g dietary fiber 6 g protein 101% Daily Value vitamin A 118% Daily Value vitamin C

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To prepare dipping sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Hold carrots against cutting board and trim off ends. Cut each in half, crosswise, then lengthwise to make four pieces. Arrange each plate by putting two carrot pieces side-by-side in the center. Arrange broccoli around the carrots forming a cluster. Arrange the tomatoes at the top of the plate. Spoon dip around the base of carrots and sprinkle with the parsley.

Makes 4 Servings

Preparation Time:

15 MIN

2003 Produce for Better Health Foundation. The 5 A Day Friends fruit and vegetable characters are the copyrighted property of Dole Food Company, Inc. Crayola, the serpentine, and the Tip Crayon Character are registered trademarks of Binney & Smith, used with permission.

Race for Better Health

Kevin Kiwi

Danny Dates

Randy, Rita, and Rhonda Radish

nd & Rho

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Paula Plum

Kenny Canned Pineapple

Be a winner! Color these fruits and vegetables their 5 A Day colors.

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AINB OW R of Fruits and

Vegetables
Paula Plum Green Pea Gang

Find a

Cornelius Corn

B P E AS P DAF CG L P EARJ U O CORNM PEPPE R

Find these fruit and vegetable names hidden in thePenny Pear puzzle Pear, Peas, Corn, Pepper, Plum. Color in the letters to match the color of each fruit and vegetable.

Pen

Pep Bell Pepper

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Join the OL OR Parade

Perry Prunes

Bobby Banana

Sam Celery

You add the color!

Peter Peach

Eat a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables today!

Pea h '

Gretta Grapefruit

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Fill Your Shopping Cart with Color

Cauliflowe r

Frozen Cauliflower

Canned Tomato

To m a t o e s

Sammy Salad-in-aBag

Dewy Pineapple Juice

Ray Raisins

Can you find these fruits and vegetables in your supermarket?

ais Ray R

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Color Fresh for You!

Stuart Spinach

Gus Grapes

Bobby Banana

Pinellopy Pineapple Juanita Watermelon

Can you find these fruits and vegetables in the produce section of your supermarket?
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Give Your Cereal a Rainbow Face

Brandon and Bronwyn Blueberry

Peter Peach Stan and Sarah Strawberry

Kevin Kiwi Bobby Banana

Use these fruits to make a rainbow face: peaches, blueberries, strawberries, kiwifruit, and bananas.
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Radishes

Plant a Color Garden

Terry Tomato

Car rots

Potatoes

Terry Tomato '

Peppers

Eggplant

5ADay The Color Way

helps you stay healthy.

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Find the Fruits and Vegetables

Dewy Pineapple Juice

Circle these fruits and vegetables hidden in the picture: watermelon, pumpkin, banana, pear, celery, artichoke, eggplant, apple, dried plums.
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Fix the Mix-Up

PLUMS
TOMATOES
BANANAS

GREEN BEANS

ORANGES

Who switched the labels at the supermarket? Draw lines to show where each label belongs.

Then color the picture.

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Sing Your Way to 5 A Day with Musical Fruit Melodies

Recipe provided courtesy of Dole Food Company

Ingredients G 2 cups chunked fresh Dole pineapple G 1 firm, large Dole banana, peeled and sliced G 1 cup seedless Dole grapes G 1 orange, peeled and sliced G 1 red apple, cored and sliced G 1 cup pitted Dole prunes G 1 cup pitted Dole dates

Ingredients for Dipping Sauce G 1 carton (8 ounces) low fat vanilla yogurt G 1 cup chopped strawberries Utensils Needed G large platter G small mixing bowl G mixing spoon G knife

Preparation Time:

15 MIN

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Spencer Sweet Potato

METHOD
Arrange all fruit on platter Combine yogurt with strawberries in small bowl. Put bowl in center of platter.

Makes 8 Servings
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Nutrition Information (per serving) 204 calories 1 g total fat 0.4 g saturated fat 2 mg cholesterol 24 mg sodium 50 g carbohydrate 5 g dietary fiber 3 g protein 6% Daily Value vitamin A 47% Daily Value vitamin C

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Put a Rainbow on Your Plate

Squash

Broccoli

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Follow the maze to put these fruits and vegetables on the plate. Use the 5 A Day colors to mark their paths.

Cauliflower

Sammy Salad-ina-Bag

Strawberries

Blueberries

Reach for a Rainbow Every Day!

Christopher Cantaloupe

Can you name the fruits and vegetables in the clowns costume?

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As Soon as Youre Awake, Make a Fruit N Juice Breakfast Shake!

Recipe provided courtesy of Dole Food Company

METHOD

Ingredients G 1 very ripe, medium Dole banana, peeled G 3/4 cup Dole 100% pineapple juice G 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt G 1/2 cup strawberries, stems removed and rinsed Utensils Needed G measuring cups G blender or food processor G 2 (12-ounce) glasses G straws or long-handled spoons Nutrition Information (per serving) 175 calories 1 g total fat 0.7 g saturated fat 4 mg cholesterol 46 mg sodium 39 g carbohydrate 2 g dietary fiber 4 g protein 2% Daily Value vitamin A 60% Daily Value vitamin C
2003 Produce for Better Health Foundation. The 5 A Day Friends fruit and vegetable characters are the copyrighted property of Dole Food Company, Inc. Crayola, the serpentine, and the Tip Crayon Character are registered trademarks of Binney & Smith, used with permission.

Break banana into small pieces and put in the blender with pineapple juice, yogurt and strawberries. Secure lid and blend until smooth.

Divide shake between two glasses and serve immediately.

Makes 2 Servings

5 MIN

Preparation Time:

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Fruit Jumble

Anthony

Amber
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Brandon & Bronwyn Bobby Kevin

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BA__ANA
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KI__I

Color the fruit. Then fill in the missing letters to spell their names.
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Score With the 5ADay Color Team

Calvin Carrot

Stuart Spinach

Bobby Banana

Stan and Sarah Strawberry

What are your team colors?

Ray Raisin

s Rai Ray

ins

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Stay fit with a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables every day.
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Tune In to a Crunchy Vegetable Burrito Bandito!

Recipe provided courtesy of Dole Food Company

Ingredients G 1/2 cup shredded Dole carrots G 1/2 cup chopped Dole broccoli G 1/2 cup chopped Dole cauliflower G 2 Dole green onions, thinly sliced G 4 ounces shredded low fat Cheddar cheese G 1/4 cup nonfat ranch salad dressing G 1/2 teaspoon chili powder G 4 (7-inch) flour tortillas G 1 cup torn Dole iceberg lettuce, bite-size pieces Utensils Needed G mixing bowl G mixing spoon G measuring cups and spoons Preparation Time:

Nutrition Information (per serving) 279 calories 9 g total fat 4.2 g saturated fat 20 mg cholesterol 683 mg sodium 36 g carbohydrate 2 g dietary fiber 13 g protein 44% Daily Value vitamin A 32% Daily Value vitamin C

Method
Barney Broccoli

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In a mixing bowl, combine carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and onions with cheese, dressing, and chili powder. Lay tortillas flat on the counter and spoon about 1/2 cup vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of lettuce down the center. Wrap each tortilla around the vegetable mixture.

Makes 4 Servings

15 MIN

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Rainbow P ower!

Danny Dates

Eat 5ADay The Color Way for extra energy.

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Juanita Watermelon

Show your colors!

Theres A Rainbow on My Plate!

Color the picture. Then cut out this page and put your artwork on display!
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Create Your Own P oster!

Calvin Carrot

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Eat your colors every day to stay healthy and fit.

Eat 5 A Day the Color Way

Blue/Purple Blackberries Blueberries Black currants Dried plums Elderberries Purple figs Purple grapes Plums Raisins Purple asparagus Purple carrots Eggplant Purple Belgian endive Purple peppers Purple potatoes Black salsify
Whats a Serving? G 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables G 1 medium-sized fruit G 3/4 cup (6 oz.) of 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice G 1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or canned fruit (in 100 percent juice) or vegetables G 1/2 cup peas or beans cooked dry, frozen, or canned G 1/4 cup dried fruit

Green Avocados Green apples Green grapes Honeydew melon Kiwifruit Limes Green pears

White Bananas Brown pears Dates White nectarines White peaches Cauliflower Garlic Ginger Jicama Mushrooms Onions Parsnips White potatoes Shallots Turnips

Artichokes Arugula Asparagus Broccoli Broccoli rabe Brussels sprouts Chinese cabbage (Napa/Bok Choy) Green beans Green cabbage Visit C Celery Creativit rayola y Chayote squash (ww w.crayo Central la .com Cucumbers for mor /kids) Endive coloring e fun. Leafy greens Leeks Lettuce Green onion Okra Peas Green pepper Snow peas Spinach Sugar snap peas Zucchini

Yellow/Orange Yellow apples Apricots Cantaloupe Yellow figs Grapefruit Golden kiwifruit Lemon Mangoes Nectarines Oranges Papayas Peaches Yellow pears Persimmons Pineapples Tangerines Yellow watermelon Yellow beets Butternut squash Carrots Yellow peppers Yellow potatoes Pumpkin Rutabagas Yellow summer squash Sweet corn Sweet potatoes Yellow tomatoes Yellow winter squash

Red Red apples Blood oranges Cherries Cranberries Red grapes Pink/red grapefruit Red pears Pomegranates Raspberries Strawberries Watermelon Beets Red cabbage Red peppers Radishes Radicchio Red onions Rhubarb Tomatoes For more information and a rainbow of fruit and vegetable recipes, visit the 5 A Day web site at www.5aday.com.
2003 Produce for Better Health Foundation. The 5 A Day Friends fruit and vegetable characters are the copyrighted property of Dole Food Company, Inc. Crayola, the serpentine, and the Tip Crayon Character are registered trademarks of Binney & Smith, used with permission.