Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

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The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is a U.S. federal initiative that provides free fresh produce snacks to elementary school children in participating schools to encourage healthier eating habits.

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instanceOf United States federal nutrition assistance program
school-based nutrition program
administeredAt state education agencies
state-level child nutrition agencies
administeredBy Food and Nutrition Service
surface form: USDA Food and Nutrition Service

United States Department of Agriculture
ageGroupServed elementary school age children
benefitType free fresh fruit snacks
free fresh vegetable snacks
componentOf USDA Child Nutrition Programs
country United States of America
surface form: United States
eligibilityCriterion priority to schools with high percentages of low-income students
school participation in National School Lunch Program
evaluationFocus children’s fruit and vegetable consumption
school implementation practices
excludes canned fruits
frozen fruits
processed vegetables
focus fresh produce only
nutrition education support
fundingSource United States government
surface form: federal government of the United States
goal create healthier school food environments
encourage healthier eating habits among children
increase fruit consumption in children
increase vegetable consumption in children
implementedAt elementary schools
participating nonprofit private schools
participating public schools
intendedOutcome expose children to a variety of fruits and vegetables
improve children’s overall diet quality
support obesity prevention efforts
legislativeAuthority United States farm bill provisions
monitoredBy Food and Nutrition Service
surface form: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
nutritionComponent promotion of raw vegetables
promotion of whole fruits
programType child nutrition program
relatedProgram National School Lunch Program
School Breakfast Program
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
sector education sector
public health nutrition
targetPopulation elementary school children
students in participating schools
targetSetting other school common areas
school cafeterias
school classrooms
timeOfService during the school day but outside meal service times

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