Things to remember
• Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals. They also contain fibre.
• There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available and many ways to prepare, cook and serve them.
• A diet high in fruit and vegetables can help protect you against cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
• Eat five kinds of vegetable and two kinds of fruit every day for good health.
• Most Australians do not eat enough fruit and vegetables.
• When buying and serving fruit and vegetables, aim for variety to get the most nutrients and appeal.