Victorian school kids are learning more about fruit and
vegetables through a program run by the Melbourne Market
Authority. MarketFresh Schools Program co-ordinator Sharyn
Dunstan said the program gives children the confidence to try
new fruits and vegetables and make learning about them fun. The
Program is designed to educate children about the importance of
fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet and how fresh food is
grown and distrbuted. The MarketFresh Schools program aims to: •
Introduce children to a range of fresh fruits and vegetables. •
Increase awareness of the importance of eating fruit and
vegetables daily. • Make learning about fruit and vegetables
stimulating and fun. • Create opportunities for learning about
nutrition in school and at home. • Give children the confidence
to try a range of fruits and vegetables. The Program hopes that
by enjoying fresh and healthy foods the children will develop a
life-long habit of enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables every
day. Feedback from students suggests