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February Coordinator's Tips

#1
Encourage your audience that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is the way to a healthier lifestyle. It's the beginning of the year and your audience will still be in the New Year's resolution phase, which is a great time to reinforce the fruit and vegetable message. Visit www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org* for tips and ideas on how to get and keep your audience motivated.

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#2
Grapefruit is an excellent way to include and get vitamin C, but you must advise your clients who are taking medication that there may be food and drug interaction.

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#3
Even though it's winter, continue to encourage your clients to incorporate physical activity everyday. Find out their likes and dislikes when it comes to exercise and give them appropriate suggestions. After that, don't forget to tell your clients that no matter which physical activity they pursue, a diet high in fruits and vegetables should complement for a healthy lifestyle.

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#4
Continue to encourage your clients that eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables is important for plenty of health benefits, but that it can be fun too! Let them know that most grocery stores now carry a variety of out of the ordinary fruits and vegetables. Ask them to try at least new one fruit or vegetable a week. Need more ideas on trying something new? Visit www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org*

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