2025 EDITION
Amherst Exempte d Village Schools
Celebrating & teaching kids the importance of nutrition education!
D I G I T A L M A G A Z I N E E N R I C H M E N T
Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Initiative
The Amherst Rotary Club has graciously offered to donate funds to the Amherst Schools’ Nutrition Services Department to provide all
Celebrating the importance of nutrition education!
Grapes | Sweet Potatoes
Bananas
Bananas are a type of tropical fruit - classified specifically as a berry.
Bananas grow in hanging bunches called
popular type of banana is the Cavendish banana.
Bananas change color from green to yellow as they ripen. Did you know monkeys peel bananas upside down? It’s easier & less damaging
continue to ripen after they are harvested.
100+ BILLION bananas are eaten around the world each year.
Banana plants can grow to be up to 30 feet tall.
Potassium
Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the muscles and nerves
Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte.
Electrolytes help balance the amount of water in the body.
Helps to keep the body
The body is made 60%
Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.
Potassium helps to regulate the
Potassium helps promote bone health.
98% of the body’s potassium is found in its cells.
Many runners eat foods high in potassium like before a run to prevent muscle cramps. Potassium helps regulate contractions.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a common form of that are considered a vegetable.
Most mushroom farms are indoors so farmers can replicate natures perfect conditions.
Popular types of mushrooms include White Button, Crimino & Portabello which are all the SAME mushroom; they are just harvested at different ages
Umami –a primary taste found in mushrooms.
Some mushrooms stay underground for YEAR S.
White Button mushrooms are the most commonly grown type of mushroom.
Fungi are the LARGEST have classified 2,189 mushrooms as edible.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D supports the development & maintenance of bones, teeth & muscles.
Vitamin D is the ONLY vitamin that the body can make on its own.
Vitamin D helps prevent cavities.
Vitamin D supports the immune system
Vitamin D is known as The Sunshine Vitamin. ”
Only a few foods like oily fish contain vitamin D.
Most people get the majority of vitamin D when their skin is exposed to the sun
Vitamin D can help boost happy moods!
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium & phosphate from food.
Calcium and phosphate are essential for strong bones.
Grapes
Grapes are a type of berry that grows in clusters.
Grapevines can reach up to 50 feet in length.
1 grape cluster contains around 75 grapes.
B Vitamins
B Vitamins help support the body’s energy levels, brain function & cell metabolism
essential B vitamins:
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B9 & Vitamin B12.
Water is needed to help the body absorb B vitamins.
B5, B12, C and E knock on your door…what do you do?
In-Vitamin!
B vitamins helps the body make energy from food.
The body cannot store most B vitamins, so they need to be regularly consumed.
B vitamins plays a role in serotonin production.
Serotonin makes us feel happy
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a type of starchy root vegetable.
Root vegetables are grown underground!
There are 400+ different varieties of sweet potatoes.
Sweet potato roots are harvested 90120 days after planting.
Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals!
Sweet potatoes are a very popular Thanksgiving side dish.
Jewel most popular variety of sweet potato.
Sweet potatoes and yams are NOT the same thing!
Sweet potatoes can be orange, yellow, red, white or purple.
Orange sweet potatoes are the SWEETEST .
Potassium
Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the
Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte
Helps to keep the body
Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.
FUN FACT:
Potassium is THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.
Potassium helps promote bone health.
The body is made up of approximately 60% water.
Potassium helps to regulate muscle contractions.
98% of the body’s potassium is found in its cells.
Many runners eat foods high in potassium before a run to prevent muscle cramps
Milk is a type of dairy product –most commonly made from cows. essential nutrients
Milk is made up of 85-95% water with the rest being fats, proteins, carbohydrates & vitamins
Breeds of Dairy Cows: 6
1. Ayrshire
2. Brown Swiss
3. Guernsey
4. Holstein
5. Jersey
6. Milking Shorthorn
Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day. Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
dairy farms!
Protein
Protein builds, maintains and replaces the tissues in the body.
Protein helps to transport & store nutrients throughout the body.
18 - 20% of the body is protein.
EVERY cell in the human body contains protein.
The body cannot store protein long term… which is why protein needs to be consumed daily.
Protein is made
blocks.
Protein plays a big role in building and repairing muscles.
Protein is a MACRONUTRIENT . A macronutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in LARGE
Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.
Word Scramble
SRYBDTAHEROCA
EMIUNM HTAHEL
ZNCI CIMUALC ORNI
AOIDXTAITNN
TVIINM C
BEIRF ENPRTOI
