State Nutrition Consultant

First State Indicator Report on South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, Environmental Supports and Policies

The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009 was recently released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The report summarizes for the first time South Carolina data from multiple sources for fruit and vegetable consumption, as well as policies and environmental supports that can make it easier for SC residents to eat more fruits and vegetables.  As noted in the report, South Carolina is one of 20 states that have a state level food policy council. 

In addition to the report, a National Action Guide has also been released.  This action guide summarizes the national data and provides potential actions that government and business leaders, coalitions, community-based organizations, and professionals can take alone or in partnership to support South Carolinians’ nutrition. 

For additional information and resources on the State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009 and National Action Guide go to www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/indicatorreport.

 

Fruits & Veggies: more matters

Fruits and Veggies - More Matters

Eating more fruits and vegetables is better – no matter where you begin!
The Fruits & Veggies More Matters™ program promotes eating 2-6 cups of fruits and vegetables a day as recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 

Why eat more fruits and vegetables?

  • You may decrease your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity.
  • Eating at least 2½ cups of fruits and vegetables each day can help prevent cancer .
  • According to a 2003 Stroke Journal Report, daily consumption of green-yellow vegetables reduces the risk of death from any stroke-type by 26% (compared with those who ate vegetables no more than once a week).
  • The same report states that daily fruit intake reduced the risk of stroke death by 35% in men and 25% in women.

food pyramidHow many fruits and vegetables should you eat each day?

  • Children ages 2 to 6 years: at least 2-3 cups
  • Older children and most women: at least 3-4 cups
  • Teen boys and most men: at least 4-6 cups

To find out more about Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ visit the following links on our site.

Nutrition Consultant

The nutrition consultant for chronic disease risk reduction/health promotion also serves as the state coordinator for the Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition program.  Recognizing that nutrition is one part of a healthy lifestyle, the state program:

  • Emphasizes partnerships/collaborations as the cornerstone of the program in SC.
  • Promotes the use of evidence-based nutrition best practice to reduce the burden of chronic disease in SC.
  • Promotes nutrition education in schools and communities.
  • Endorses policy and environmental changes that support healthy lifestyle choices.

Fruits & Veggies - More Matters™ visit the following links on our site:

Apple GraphicNutrition Partnerships

For additional information contact:
Susan Frost 803.545.4487